Olga Jimenez is a Solicitation Specific Questions. Olga is associated with 13 contracts. Activity spans Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
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The City of Austin, through Austin Water, is seeking proposals to assess and improve wastewater billing meters as part of a broader initiative to address aging and deteriorating wastewater infrastructure. This solicitation, identified as IFB 6100 CLMC1171, was posted on July 13, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The project focuses on evaluating the current condition of metering systems to ensure accurate billing and operational efficiency while supporting long-term infrastructure resilience. All work is expected to be performed within the jurisdiction of the City of Austin, with no specific set-aside provisions indicated for small, minority, or disadvantaged businesses. Primary points of contact for the solicitation include Atha Phillips for general project inquiries, Olga Jimenez for solicitation-specific questions, and Veronica Hawkins for inquiries related to small and minority business resources. Further details and documentation can be accessed through the City’s online finance portal.
The City of Austin is soliciting bids for the demolition of the existing Headworks facility at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant and the construction of a replacement facility designed to significantly enhance operational capacity and safety. The project involves installing two multi-rake bar screens, odor control via a biotrickling filter, a new sludge receiving station with secondary containment, gravity belt thickener modifications, magnetic flow meters, air release valves, and dedicated electrical rooms housing MCCs, PLCs, transformers, and HMI workstations in the CoGen and FEB buildings. All work must comply with industry standards including ASTM, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA, and ANSI, and includes complete furnishing of labor, materials, equipment, and incidental items necessary for full system functionality. The contract is scoped as a lump sum or unit price arrangement under an IDIQ framework, with an estimated value of $745,000 derived from allowances for items such as soil contamination remediation, portable generator procurement, security hardware, and site access improvements. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Austin Finance Online portal by the deadline of July 30, 2026, with no amendments or modifications currently issued.
Contractors are required to comply with stringent packaging, preservation, and labeling standards for materials, ensuring protection from environmental exposure during storage and transport, particularly for cementitious materials, coatings, and structural steel. Inspection and acceptance are the contractor's responsibility, with testing required throughout the process, including a minimum five-day Performance Acceptance Test. Key personnel including a Project Manager, Superintendent, and OSHA 30-certified Safety Representative must be designated and approved. Subcontractor participation goals are mandatory for MBE, WBE, MWB, and MWDB firms, with documentation of good faith efforts required if targets are not met. The contractor must submit comprehensive Operation and Maintenance manuals, warranty documents, spare parts lists, factory and field test reports, and an asbestos affidavit. While no formal FAR clauses apply, alternates are permitted with specific provisions requiring incidental items to be included with each. Evaluation is based on compliance with safety, MBE/WBE participation, labor standards, and technical acceptability, though no formal weighting or scoring system is defined. No UEI or CAGE code is required, and payments are expected through standard invoicing procedures without use of electronic systems like WAWF. The place of performance is the Hornsby Bend site, with all work and inspections conducted on-site.
The contract involves the complete construction of approximately 342 linear feet of 36-inch jack-and-bore installation with 12-5 inch carrier pipes grouted within the casing, under groundwater conditions, along with 386 linear feet of 12-5 inch open-cut duct bank, 79 linear feet of 2-5 inch open-cut duct bank, and two 12’x12’ manholes. All work requires full erosion and sedimentation control measures and revegetation, with Austin Energy responsible for installing conductors upon project completion. The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and incidental items necessary for execution, adhering to City of Austin Standard Specifications, TxDOT standards, and ASTM standards for materials such as reinforced concrete pipe, PVC piping, and fittings. Pipe and fittings must be permanently marked at intervals according to ASTM D 3034 and F 679, and tracer tape must be color-coded per APWA standards and encapsulated in a protective inert plastic jacket. Corrugated metal pipe must be properly marked and repaired if damaged. No federal FAR clauses are applicable; instead, the contract relies on municipal forms for non-discrimination, Title VI assurances, performance bonds, and payment bonds. The work is subject to on-site inspection and acceptance by the Owner’s Representative, with compliance verified through testing against ASTM E-329 and Texas Administrative Code requirements for infiltration and exfiltration. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award methodology, with selection based on the lowest responsible bid meeting all technical and compliance requirements.
Performance is restricted to the project site, with no specified FOB terms or delivery schedule provided beyond the requirement to furnish and install all components to readiness. The contract requires submission of an MBE/WBE compliance plan and affirmative good faith efforts to utilize certified minority or woman-owned businesses, with supporting documentation including insurance and wage theft prevention certifications. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Austin Finance Online eResponse portal by the deadline of August 20, 2026. Proposal submissions must be organized into multiple volumes, including separate binding for compliance documentation. Insurance requirements include participation in a Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program, coverage meeting A.M. Best standards, and naming the City as additional insured with primary, non-contributory coverage. Bonding is mandatory through forms requiring completed bond amounts and project details. No UEI or CAGE codes are required; vendor identification uses local City of Austin systems. Special provisions,
Texas
NAICS
237130
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
The contract involves the remodeling of the 10th Floor Department of Operations Center (DOC) and the atrium on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Waller Creek Center in Texas. The project is initiated by the City of Austin and is designated under solicitation number 141665, with a posting date of January 27, 2025, and a response deadline of March 6, 2025. The scope includes comprehensive renovations aimed at updating and improving the functionality and aesthetics of these key areas within the facility. The project is estimated to have a contract value ranging from five to ten million dollars, reflecting its significant scale and complexity.
The project falls under the NAICS code 236220, which pertains to commercial and institutional building construction, indicating a focus on large-scale renovation work. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Olga Jimenez, reachable via email or phone. The contract is managed by the City of Austin, Texas, and details about the solicitation can be accessed through the provided online link. This renovation aims to enhance the operational efficiency and visual appeal of the Waller Creek Center, supporting the city’s broader infrastructure and public service objectives.
TexasTX,
USA$5M–$10Mest.
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
The MLK/Heflin/Springdale Intersection Improvements project involves significant enhancements at a high crash intersection in Texas, focusing on safety and mobility upgrades. The scope includes the installation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, raised concrete medians to improve traffic flow and safety, transit improvements, smart right turn signals, access management measures, and signal upgrades to modernize traffic control systems. The project aims to reduce accidents and improve overall transportation efficiency in the area.
The contract is set to be awarded with a value ranging from $2 million to $5 million, with a solicitation posted on December 9, 2024, and a response deadline of January 16, 2025. The project is managed by the City of Austin under the Texas agency, with Olga Jimenez serving as the primary contact. Interested parties can find additional details and submit responses through the city's online procurement portal.
TexasTX,
USA$2M–$5Mest.
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
