SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Joe Bland Construction LLC to allow CapMetro to construct Phase 1 of the new Demand Response North Base project for on-site and off-site development of the facility located at 10805 Cameron Road, Austin, Texas 78754, in the amount of $4,730,194 plus 25% contingency, for a total not to exceed amount of $5,912,742.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2026 Capital Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☐ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: This agenda item aligns with a fiscally responsible and transparent use of funds in order to support the needs and growth of the agency. This project will provide new CapMetro infrastructure, the Demand Response North operations and maintenance facility, which supports regional growth in response to customer needs.
BUSINESS CASE: This construction contract will allow CapMetro to construct Phase 1 of the project which includes off-site utility improvements, roadway improvements, and traffic safety features, plus on-site site excavation and soils disposal. This work is generally focused on site preparation and site work which will prepare the site for the later Phase 2 work. Phase 2 construction contract for the remainder of the project will be presented to the Board as a future, separate recommendation. The funding for this work is included in the FY 2026 capital budget.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented to the Operations, Planning & Safety Committee on November 5, 2025, for discussion, and sent to the full Board without a Committee recommendation.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In 2021, CapMetro acquired a 25-acre undeveloped property at 10805 Cameron Road for a planned new Demand Response North facility. The project includes four buildings: Building 1 Administrative and Operations office building; Building 2 Maintenance and Repair building with vehicle repair bays; Building 3 Service building for cleaning, vehicle wash, and fueling; and Building 4 Warehouse to centralize CapMetro warehouse space currently being leased. In addition, offsite improvements include Cameron Road improvements, traffic safety features, water main extension, and wastewater extension. This new facility will support growth and improved operations and maintenance functions to allow CapMetro to provide improved Demand Response services to the community. The project is partially funded by a grant from the Federal Transit Administration.
This contract is for the Phase 1 work on the project which includes site work and off-site utilities. The Phase 2 project will include the remainder of the project improvements and will be presented to the Board in the coming months.
SBE PARTICIPATION: No SBE goal was established for this procurement.
PROCUREMENT: Joe Bland Construction LLC was deemed responsive and responsible to the solicitation requirements. Joe Bland Construction LLC submitted all the required documents with their bid, which was received prior to the established date and time for the receipt of bids. Customer references were checked and revealed a highly favorable performance record. A financial analysis was conducted revealing no financial concerns, reflecting that the firm has the adequate financial resources and capacity to conduct the work. Joe Bland Construction LLC is not debarred on the Federal or State Debarred vendor lists. The price was determined to be fair and reasonable based on adequate competition and price analysis. This will be a fixed price contract for a total contract award amount of $5,912,742.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Capital Construction, Engineering & Design (CCED)
RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS AI-2025-1656
WHEREAS, In 2021, CapMetro acquired a 25-acre undeveloped property at 10805 Cameron Road for a planned new Demand Response North facility for the operations and maintenance of transit vehicles to serve the Community; and
WHEREAS, this construction contract will allow CapMetro to construct Phase 1 of the project which includes off-site utility improvements, roadway improvements, and traffic safety features, plus on-site site excavation and soils disposal, associated with site development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Joe Bland Construction LLC to allow CapMetro to construct Phase 1 of the new Demand Response North Base project for on-site and off-site development of the facility located at 10805 Cameron Road, Austin, Texas 78754, in the amount of $4,730,194 plus 25% contingency, for a total not to exceed amount of $5,912,742.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross