Gilleland Wastewater Interceptor

The City of Austin is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for professional engineering services for the Gilleland Wastewater Interceptor project, specifically the Coomer Path Lift Station Gravity Relief. The primary objective is to eliminate the existing Coomer Path Lift Station by constructing approximately 7,730 linear feet of 30-inch gravity interceptor and 7,610 linear feet of 36-inch gravity interceptor in the Western Gilleland Basin, connecting downstream to the Wild Horse Interceptor at Manhole 321110. The estimated professional services fee is 4 million dollars, with an estimated total construction cost of 28 million dollars. Required services include civil, geotechnical, and tunnel engineering, as well as project and construction management. Key deliverables include route analysis, construction method evaluations, a project delivery plan with quality assurance steps, and environmental evaluations. Responses are due by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT via the Austin Finance Online eResponse portal. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale, considering team structure, project approach, and the experience of key personnel and the prime firm on comparable projects. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with MBE/WBE participation goals, including specific targets for African American, Hispanic, and Asian/Native American businesses. Additionally, firms must provide certifications regarding employer wage theft, non-collusion, and adherence to federal nondiscrimination statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The selection process is expected to conclude by January 2027, with contract execution scheduled for February 2027.