ESBD_527431_1781541410627_Presubmittal Meeting Presentation.pptx
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- Travis County, Austin City, Texas
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This is a presubmittal meeting presentation for the University of Texas at Austin's Campus Geological and Hydrogeological Study, a state and local contract opportunity in Texas. The University seeks architect/engineer firm qualifications to characterize geology and hydrogeology beneath UT Austin's Main Campus, consolidate existing subsurface data into a web-based GIS geodatabase, develop predesign processes to identify problematic subsurface conditions, and evaluate alternative beneficial uses for groundwater. The 430-acre dense urban campus has experienced recurring groundwater intrusion issues, including 15,000 to 18,000 gallons per day of suspected groundwater infiltration at Mulva Hall and repeated intrusions into utility tunnel infrastructure and North End Zone basement levels. A presubmittal conference is scheduled for June 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time, with Statement of Qualifications due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Short-listed firms will be notified approximately August 5, 2026, with interviews scheduled August 10-14, 2026. Contract award is anticipated September 21, 2026, with services commencing approximately October 20, 2026. The study will utilize approximately 50 existing geotechnical reports, Texas Water Development Board data, historical intrusion documentation, site visits, and monitoring wells to develop recommendations addressing current groundwater intrusion problems and future development challenges.
Pricing is not included in the qualifications phase and will be addressed during the proposal stage following selection of the most qualified firm. The contract is valued at or above $100,000, requiring a mandatory VetHUB Subcontracting Plan. Respondents must demonstrate professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per claim and $500,000 aggregate, comply with Texas state requirements including franchise tax certification and workers' compensation insurance, and verify the absence of conflicts of interest with University of Texas System employees or board members. Evaluation criteria assign maximum points to past representative project performance (30 points), respondent planning capabilities (20 points), and project team ability to provide services (15 points). Submissions are limited to 50 printable pages, excluding cover, table of contents, VetHUB plan, and execution of offer, and must be submitted as a searchable PDF. The scope emphasizes local presence and resources for field work, familiarity with regional soil and hydrological conditions, and experience with geological and hydrogeological analysis related to infrastructure systems in Central Texas.
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Campus Geological and Hydrogeological Study June 22, 2026
Background UT Austin Main Campus Dense/urban campus with minimal undeveloped land spanning ~430 acres On-site combined heating power plant with approximately 6 – 9 miles of underground utility distribution tunnels MS4 Permit with TCEQ that allows for a conveyance of storm water runoff to Waller Creek through an underground drainage network Academic priorities, research needs, student expectations, and infrastructure demands are continuously evolving leading to constant ongoing development and redevelopment Campus Master Plan underway with scheduled completion in 2027 to guide future development Lack of geological and hydrogeological data beneath the campus has presented historical challenges:
New buildings/infrastructure ground water discovery occurring during construction leading to added project costs to address remediation Existing building/infrastructure infiltration events
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Existing Buildings Infrastructure North End Zone Water intrusion believed to be ground water under pressure into basement levels, often following large-scale rain events
Repeated intrusions into utility tunnel infrastructure
Existing Buildings Infrastructure
New Buildings/Infrastructure Mulva Hall Infiltration of 15,000 – 18,000 gallons per day of suspected ground water exposed during excavation at SE and NW corners
Goals/Objectives Assess and document current sites with suspected intrusion, their surrounding areas, and sites of known future development to evaluate current and potential future ongoing impacts, classify their critical risk, and provide further site-level/civil recommendations to assist and/or guide with remediation and/or future avoidance.
Create/start a GIS geodatabase that documents UT Main Campus geologic and hydrogeologic conditions from current existing data and provide cost-effective recommendations regarding further future data collection and database expansion.
Geotechnical reports – around 50 Texas Water Development Board and other external data sources/reference materials Historical intrusion documentation Site visits Jackson School of Geosciences parallel sump assessment study Tunnel Assessment Study Monitoring wells
Thinking outside the box … Ideas we should consider to minimize risk and solve for current and future issues Alternative reuse opportunities that could turn obstacles into advantages?
Thank You!
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