IFB_2200_CSH1058_ADD_1_v1.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum No. 1, issued by the City of Austin, Texas through its Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement office on March 30, 2026, for Invitation for Bids (IFB 2200 CSH1058) concerning the rental of activated carbon-based air treatment units for odor control services. The procurement encompasses installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of activated carbon media at multiple wastewater treatment facilities including Lost Creek WWTP, Walnut Creek WWTP, Onion Creek Odor Treatment Unit, and Fallwell. The addendum extends the solicitation due date to April 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST and the questions due date to April 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST. The contract is structured for an initial twenty-four-month term with options for up to three additional twelve-month renewal periods at the City's sole discretion. Bidders must have qualified, trained personnel with a minimum of three years' recent experience in activated carbon-based odor control systems and must demonstrate financial responsibility with comprehensive insurance coverage naming the City as an insured party.

The City will award the contract using best value competition methodology with pricing fixed and optional adjustments after the first twelve months, capped at twenty-five percent for any single line item. Local and small business discounts of five percent apply to bids up to $500,000 and three percent for bids between $500,000 and $50 million. All mobilization, installation, and demobilization costs are included in a one-time fee due with the first invoice. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with City of Austin wage theft regulations, provide employees a minimum living wage of $22.05 per hour, and obtain insurance from companies with an A.M. Best rating of B+VII or better, including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Environmental Impairment/Pollution Liability coverage with minimum limits specified for each category. Offerors must return one signed copy of this addendum with their response prior to the solicitation closing date, as failure to do so may constitute grounds for rejection of the offer.