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Approval of HVAC and Facility Parts Contracts for Austin Aviation

Original title: Authorize two contracts for facility system and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning parts for Austin Aviation with Bearing Distributors Inc. and Austin Armature Works LP d/b/a Austin Armature Works, each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, in a total amount not to exceed $400,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $33,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action secures the supply chain for essential maintenance parts at Austin Aviation, committing up to $400,000 in city funds over the next five years, with $33,333 immediately available in the current operating budget.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Austin Aviation

The department will receive necessary parts for facility and HVAC maintenance.

Bearing Distributors Inc.

The company will serve as a vendor for the city under a three-year contract.

Austin Armature Works LP

The company will serve as a vendor for the city under a three-year contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering authorizing two contracts for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and facility system parts for Austin Aviation. The contracts are with Bearing Distributors Inc. and Austin Armature Works LP, totaling up to $400,000 over a potential five-year period.

Key Facts

The city will enter into two separate contracts for facility and HVAC parts for Austin Aviation.
The vendors are Bearing Distributors Inc. and Austin Armature Works LP.
The total combined cost for both contracts shall not exceed $400,000.
The initial term for each contract is three years.
Each contract includes the option for two additional one-year extensions.
The current operating budget provides $33,333 for these contracts.
Funding for the remainder of the contract term is subject to future budget availability.
The item is classified as a 'Consent' agenda item.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do these contracts last?

The initial term is three years, with the possibility of extending for two additional one-year periods.

Is the full $400,000 being spent right now?

No, only $33,333 is currently available in the operating budget; the remainder of the funding is on future budget approvals.

Why It Matters

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Budget Contingency

The contract authorizes a total of $400,000, but only 8% of that amount is currently funded, highlighting the reliance on future budget cycles.

Austin Aviation

Connected Entities

organizationAustin Armature Works LP“One of the two vendors selected for the contract.”Map →

organizationBearing Distributors Inc.“One of the two vendors selected for the contract.”Map →

organizationAustin Aviation“The department receiving the parts and services.”Map →

Sources

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