AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2021-36R, approving the award of a construction contract to Lambda Construction I, LLC, for construction of the Rattler Electric Substation in the estimated amount of $6,448,491.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: February 24, 2021
Department: Public Services - Tom Taggart, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $6,448,491.00
Account Number: 51538112-70200
Funds Available: Elect CIP - CAP PR MJR
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: February 5, 2019 - Ordinance 2019-05 was approved on second reading allocating a not to exceed budget of $8,250,000 for Rattler Electric Substation construction costs. CIP project FY146 was established to track the project and was cash funded to cover the costs of professional services for surveys, detailed engineering studies and design, with the balance of the project bond funded.
At the same time, an amended Chapter 380 economic development incentive agreement was approved through resolution 2019-021R, and a Contribution in Aid of Construction agreement was approved via resolution 2019-22R. Both the Chapter 380 and CIAC require the construction of Rattler Substation.
Resolution 2019-161R authorized an Engineering Services Contract with LCRA for the design of Rattler Substation.
Resolution 2020-03R approved the purchase of a power transformer for Rattler Substation.
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