Austin Afo #RFQS 6100 CLMP396

Austin Water Utility Seeks Engineering Services for Reservoir Improvement Program

The City of Austin is seeking engineering consulting services for its 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program, focused on rehabilitating and improving approximately 53 water storage reservoirs. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Austin Water Utility, Capital Contracting Office - Scope of Services: - Technical investigations, evaluations, and written reports by Professional Engineers - Engineering design, detailed plans, and specifications for recoating, renovations, and structural improvements - Bidding phase support, including recommendations and design clarifications - Construction phase services: on-site inspection, submittal reviews, quality assurance, testing of coatings, environmental monitoring, and technical assistance - Post-construction and warranty phase services, including cathodic protection system review - Major Technical Areas: - Structural, corrosion, welding and coating inspection, electrical/SCADA, security, civil/mechanical, and geotechnical engineering - Improvements to safety, security systems, civil, electrical, and instrumentation/control systems - Compliance and Unique Requirements: - Adherence to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations - Security clearance for site access - Participation in the City’s Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Procurement Program - Insurance coverage: Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Auto, and Professional Liability - Estimated Values: - Professional services fee: $10 million - Construction cost estimate: $32 million - Notable Vendors/Subconsultants (available for teaming): - 360 Professional Services, Austin Survey Company, Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, IT Gonzalez Engineers, and others - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; the procurement is for professional engineering services rather than equipment purchase.

Description

The City of Austin is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for engineering services related to the 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program. The program aims to maximize the useful life of the city's raw water, potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater storage facilities through multiple projects involving evaluation and rehabilitation of protective coatings and structural integrity. The scope includes improvements to safety, security systems, civil, electrical, and instrumentation and control at these sites as identified in evaluations. The selected consultant will provide services from preliminary investigations through design, bidding, construction phase, and post-construction warranty services.

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