D23-01 Jal Draw Excavation

The City of Austin is requesting sealed bids on the D23-01 Jal Draw Excavation project, a drainage improvement initiative, with bids due August 27, 2026. The scope includes drainage improvements to Jal Draw generally located from Barton Creek to State Highway 158, with an additive alternate for a shared use trail component. All work must comply with prevailing wage requirements and applicable local small business contracting goals.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid pricing must include all labor, materials, equipment, and associated costs necessary to complete the work as detailed in the project specifications and scope of work. The project is a capital improvement funded through the City's drainage and transportation improvement programs, with standard City of Austin contracting terms and conditions applying. Contract term extends through substantial and final completion of all work as defined in the construction schedule and contract documents.

A mandatory bidders' conference is scheduled to allow potential bidders to review project conditions and ask clarifying questions. The project structure offers the City flexibility in scope based on funding availability, with the base bid and additive alternate for the shared use trail priced separately.