Description
Title: Authorize a contract for Flood Early Forecasting Mapping and Modeling System and Graphical User Interface Services for Austin Watershed Protection with Vieux & Associates Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000. Funding: $220,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Summary
The City of Austin is proposing a contract with Vieux & Associates Inc. for a Flood Early Forecasting Mapping and Modeling System, along with a Graphical User Interface, to enhance the capabilities of the Austin Watershed Protection Department. The initial contract term is for one year, with the possibility of up to four additional one-year extensions, totaling a maximum expenditure of $2.2 million, funded by the Operating Budget. This contract will provide essential tools for coordinating flood hazard information, including real-time data on flood forecasts, road closures, and emergency responses. It aims to improve resource allocation during flood emergencies and facilitate training simulations for city personnel. The contract is a sole source procurement, as Vieux & Associates is the only provider capable of delivering the necessary