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  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: 6/22/2026
DEPARTMENT:Engineering-CIP
DIRECTOR:B. Caleb Thornhill, P.E., Director of Engineering
AGENDA ITEM:Award of bid in the amount of $5,444,701 for Water Rehabilitation - Parkway Estates and Whiffletree Addition, Project No. ENG-CMB-00006
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Award/Rejection of Bid/Proposal

ITEM SUMMARY

RFB No. 2026-0302-B for Water Rehabilitation - Parkway Estates and Whiffletree Addition, Project No. ENG-CMB-00006, for the Engineering Department to Aushill Construction, LLC in the amount of $5,444,701; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved

BACKGROUND

The Engineering Department opened bids on April 16, 2026, for the Water Rehabilitation – Parkway Estates and Whiffletree Addition, Project No. ENG-CMB-00006. The project scope includes the replacement of approximately 14,500 linear feet of existing 6-inch and 8-inch cast iron water lines along with associated pavement reconstruction and the installation of adjacent barrier-free ramps at intersecting streets. This work will take place within the Parkway Estates and Whiffletree Addition neighborhoods. The project is generally bounded by Cross Bend Road to the north, Sandia Drive and Buckle Lane to the south, Mission Ridge Road to the east, and Coit Road to the west.

 

The lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Aushill Construction, LLC in the amount of $5,444,701. There were a total of 2,811 vendors notified of this project. A total of 13 complete bids were received for the project, as shown in the attached bid recap.

 

If this project is not awarded, the aging cast iron pipelines in the Parkway Estates and Whiffletree Addition neighborhoods will remain in service and continue to deteriorate. Due to the age and condition of these pipelines, there is an increased risk of corrosion, line breaks, higher maintenance costs, possible service interruptions, and negative impacts to residents in the area.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS

Funding for this item is available in the 2025-26 Street Improvements CIP and Water CIP and is planned for future years in both funds as well.  Construction services for the Water Rehabilitation – Parkway Estates and Whiffletree Addition project in the total amount of $5,444,701 will leave a combined balance of $725,299 for future expenditures.

 

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Bid Recap6/5/2026Bid Recap
Location Map6/5/2026Map