Title
Discuss and consider action to approve a construction contract with Garney Companies, Inc. in the amount of $16,228,991 associated with the Weiss/Pecan Water Line project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
Request approval to award a construction contract with Garney Companies, Inc. in the amount of $16,228,991 associated with the Weiss/Pecan Water Line project. This project will provide additional water transmission capacity and will serve future growth along the State Highway 130 corridor. This project also supports the infrastructure pillar of the City’s Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan by providing a safe, resilient infrastructure for our citizens. The project is identified in the Utility Capital Improvement Plan. The Weiss/Pecan Water Line project (WA2002) includes the installation of approximately 9,600 linear feet (LF) of 42-inch ductile iron water line and 300 LF of 18-inch wastewater line. The project includes open cut and trenchless pipeline installation.
Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) was used for this project delivery, and advertisement began on July 2, 2025. The City received and opened proposals on August 1, 2025. Eight (8) proposals were received for the Project. Proposals were evaluated and scored by a team consisting of city staff per the evaluation criteria in the Project Manual and references for the proposers were verified. Garney Companies, Inc. is the contractor recommended by the engineer which provides the best value to the City. The advertisement and bid procedures meet the funding requirements of the EPA’s WIFIA program. The aforementioned contract amount is within the City's CIP budget of $16,867,949.
Funding for the project is being provided through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program in conjunction with 2025 Certificate of Obligation (CO).
The proposed construction duration is anticipated to be 216 days.
This item supports the sustainable infrastructure pillar of the City's Strategic Plan.
Prior City Council Action
On March 23, 2020, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with CP&Y, Inc., dba STV in the amount of $1,154,308.00 for Engineering Services for the Weiss Lane/Pecan Street Water Line project (“Project”).
City Council approved a Professional Services Supplemental Agreement #1 with CP&Y, Inc., dba STV in the amount of $15,035.00, to add archeological survey and soil sampling and testing services for the Project.
City Council approved a Professional Services Supplemental Agreement #2 with CP&Y, Inc., dba STV in the amount of $22,960.00, to add fiber optic conduit and appurtenances design services for the Project.
City Council approved a Professional Services Supplemental Agreement #3 with CP&Y, Inc., dba STV in the amount of $24,521.00, for additional design and survey services for the Project.
Deadline for City Council Action
September 9, 2025
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure X__ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes X__ No __ N/A __
Budget Source: WIFIA Tranche 1, 2025 Certificate of Obligation
Amount: $16.228.991
1295 Form Required? Yes X__ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required __X Date Completed: August 25, 2025
Supporting documents attached:
Engineer's Letter of Recommendation
Pflugerville Weiss Pecan Standard CIP Construction Agreement
Weiss Pecan Alignment
Recommended Action
Approve a construction contract with Garney Companies, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.