Description
Title: Authorize an amendment to the professional services agreement for engineering services for the 2016 Large Scale General Civil Engineering Services Rotation List with Walker Partners, LLC, in the amount of $6,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $21,600,000. Funding: $6,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering an amendment to its professional services agreement with Walker Partners, LLC, increasing funding by $6 million, bringing the total contract to $21.6 million. This amendment is crucial for the East Avenue Duct Bank Project, part of the Texas Department of Transportation's I-35 Capital Express Central Project. The project involves civil engineering services that support the installation of an underground electrical duct bank system for Austin Energy. The amendment is necessary due to key design changes mandated by TxDOT over the past seven years. The project affects city infrastructure and energy distribution, ensuring timely completion and resilience in utility services. The recommendation has received support from the Electric Utility Commission.