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: Buildin...
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