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Read. Follow. Verify.Contract Approval for Austin Facilities HVAC and Ductwork
Record date · May 7, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The City Council is considering a contract with Unbelievable Air LLC to provide sheet metal fabrication, ductwork, and insulation services for Austin Facilities Management. The agreement includes an initial two-year term with the possibility of three one-year extensions, capped at a total of $1,000,000.
This contract authorizes up to $1,000,000 in city spending for facility maintenance, with $97,222 immediately allocated from the current operating budget and future payments dependent on subsequent budget approvals.
Who It Affects
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Unbelievable Air LLC
The company is the designated vendor for city facility maintenance services.
Austin Facilities Management
The department is responsible for managing the contract and the associated maintenance work.
Key Facts
- The contract is for sheet metal fabrication, ductwork, and pipe/duct insulation services.
- The contract has a maximum spending limit of $1,000,000.
- The initial contract term is two years.
- The city has the option to extend the contract for up to three additional one-year periods.
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- The current operating budget provides $97,222 for this contract.
- Funding for the remainder of the contract is contingent upon future budget availability.
- The item is classified as a 'Consent' agenda item.
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Budget Contingency
The contract is structured to limit immediate financial liability by making the majority of the $1,000,000 cap contingent on future budget cycles.
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