2026 Reservoir Improvement Program

The 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program is a City of Austin initiative aimed at extending the useful life of its raw water, potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater storage facilities through comprehensive evaluation, rehabilitation, and upgrades. The program encompasses structural and geotechnical investigations, protective coating assessments and replacements, and improvements to safety, security, civil, electrical, and instrumentation systems across multiple water storage sites. Work will be performed primarily within the Austin, Texas area, with performance and acceptance occurring at the facility locations. The estimated total value of the contract is $42,026,070, combining a $10,000,000 professional services fee with a $32,026,070 construction cost estimate, though no formal CLIN or pricing structure is detailed in the solicitation. The solicitation, identified as RFQS 6100 CLMP396, will close on July 8, 2026, and requires all proposals to be submitted electronically through the Austin Finance Online portal using the eResponse system with specific file formatting requirements. Proposals will be evaluated on a best-value trade-off basis using a total of 115 possible points across eight technical and experiential criteria, with the highest weight given to the team’s project approach and key personnel experience. A mandatory pass/fail threshold requires full compliance with the City’s MBE/WBE participation program and submission of all required documentation, with failure in either area resulting in disqualification. The offeror must demonstrate recent, comparable project experience, provide NACE-certified inspection oversight, and ensure all work complies with industry standards including wet and dry film thickness, adhesion, and holiday testing. Compliance with city-specific ethical, nondiscrimination, and reporting obligations is required, including adherence to Texas Local Government Code provisions on conflicts of interest and anti-lobbying, as well as federal Title VI regulations. Contractors must submit certifications regarding wage theft history, non-collusion, and conflict of interest, and must provide detailed Good Faith Efforts documentation if MBE/WBE goals are not met. All submissions are limited to 25 files, each under 40 MB, with specific formats required for price and technical offers, and no ZIP files permitted for pricing submissions. The contract does not specify an IDIQ structure, option periods, or detailed payment terms, and no COR, COTR, or PCO information has been provided.