Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution ratifying the City Manager's approval of the emergency procurement for the Avendesora emergency sewer repair and contract with TTG Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $146,700.00.
Summary
DATE: September 15, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Kristina Ramirez, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Ratify the Avendesora Emergency Sewer Repair Emergency Procurement and Contract with TTG Utilities, Inc.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City has recently experienced two sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) near 9912 Avendesora Drive. On July 22, 2026, The Executive Director of Public Works sent an email notice to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director about staff responding to this emergency project.
City crews took a couple of days to determine the limits of the failure and the type of pipe and cover we would need to repair the failed line. City crews dewatered the line and found multiple failures in the pipe. After the site evaluation by Public Works and consultation with Engineering Department staff, it was determined that this project is bigger than city maintenance crews are currently able to handle. Due to TCEQ requirements and the critical nature of the line, both the City Engineer and the Executive Director of Public Works recommended that this project proceed as an emergency repair project utilizing the emergency procurement process. Staff anticipated bypass pumping, new encasement pipe, demolition of existing concrete cap, and sewer line repair costs at a minimum.
Public Works staff then proceeded to contact a local contractor that was familiar with our system. TTG Utilities, Inc (TTG) visited the site to inspect the failure and the saturated surrounding soils. On 7/27/2026, TTG provided the city with a proposal for $146,700.00 for this emergency repair.
An Emergency Procurement was approved by the City Manager on August 11th. The contract with TTG was then executed for thi...
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