Item 33 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This item would lock in a contract with Arq Purification to supply powder activated carbon for Austin Water — the stuff that helps filter and clean up taste and odor issues in our drinking water. The deal runs two years with up to three one-year extensions, capped at $4.3 million, with $358,333 ready in the current Austin Water budget and the rest depending on future funding. It's a behind-the-scenes utility contract, but it keeps what comes out of your tap clean.
The official agenda language
Authorize a contract for powder activated carbon for Austin Water with Arq Purification, LLC d/b/a Arq Purification, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,300,000. Funding: $358,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes