Item 34 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This sets up five contracts for the crews that build and maintain Austin Energy's distribution system \u2014 the poles, wires and equipment that carry power the last stretch to homes and businesses. The lineup includes Gridco, MasTec North America, Pike, Renegade and Southeast Power, with an initial two-year term and up to three one-year extensions. The contracts are capped at $200 million total, divided among the contractors, with $80 million available in Austin Energy's capital budget and the rest contingent on future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize five contracts for distribution electrical services for Austin Energy with Gridco, Inc.; MasTec North America, Inc.; Pike Corporation d/b/a Pike Electric LLC or Power Contracting LLC; Renegade Group, LLC d/b/a Renegade Well Services, LLC or Renegade Well Services; and Southeast Power Corporation, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $80,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
"without objection, the consent agenda is adopted with the Mayor Watson being shown, voting no on items 48 through 59 and Council Member Alter being shown voting no on item number 49. [00:45:01]" — meeting transcript (unofficial)