Austin proposes $415,000 flood warning system contract

Austin plans to contract with High Sierra Electronics for hardware, software and services that detect rising water and trigger roadway closures at flood-prone locations. The one-year contract would cost an estimated $83,000, with four one-year extensions bringing the maximum to $415,000. Austin Watershed Protection has $83,000 in its 2026-27 operating budget; later years depend on future funding.

Authorize a contract for flood warning system hardware, software, and services to detect rising water and activate roadway closures at flood-prone locations for Austin Watershed Protection with High Sierra Electronics Inc. d/b/a High Sierra Electronics, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $83,000 with up to four 1-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $83,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $415,000. Funding: $83,000 is available in Operating Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

Nov 19, 202626-3117: Authorize a contract for flood warning system hardware, software, and services to detect rising water and activate roadway closures at flood-prone locations for Austin Watershed Protection with High Sierra Electronics Inc. d/b/a High Sierra Electronics, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $83,000 with up to four 1-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $83,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $415,000. Funding: $83,000 is available in OperatSource documentPDF