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Contract Increase for Austin Airport Expansion Project

Original title: Authorize an amendment to the contract for professional services for the AUS Building Commissioning Services for Austin Aviation to support the expanded scope, scale, and complexity of the Airport Expansion and Development Program with ARUP US, Inc., in the amount of $10,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $34,000,000. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action increases the total authorized spending for airport building oversight services to $34 million, utilizing funds from the Austin Aviation .

Who is mentioned in the record

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

ARUP US, Inc.

The firm will receive an additional $10 million in contract authorization for professional services.

Austin Aviation

The department is responsible for managing the expanded scope of the airport development program and allocating the capital budget.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Austin City Council is considering an amendment to increase a professional services contract with ARUP US, Inc. by $10 million. This funding supports services for the ongoing Airport Expansion and Development Program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Key Facts

The contract with ARUP US, Inc. for building commissioning services is being increased by $10,000,000.
The new total contract amount is capped at $34,000,000.
The additional funding is sourced from the Austin Aviation Capital Budget.
The increase is intended to address the expanded scope, scale, and complexity of the Airport Expansion and Development Program.
The item is classified as a 'Consent' agenda item.
The file number for this legislative action is 26-1810.

Why It Matters

This action increases the total authorized spending for airport building oversight services to $34 million, utilizing funds from the Austin Aviation .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is building commissioning?

is a quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project by verifying and documenting that all building systems are planned, designed, installed, and tested to perform according to the owner's requirements.

Where is the money for this contract coming from?

The $10 million increase is funded through the existing of Austin Aviation.

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Airport Expansion Complexity

The document explicitly cites the 'expanded scope, scale, and complexity' of the airport program as the justification for the $10 million increase, suggesting the project's requirements have grown since the original contract was signed.

Austin Aviation ARUP US, Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationARUP US, Inc.“The professional services firm contracted for building commissioning.”Map →

organizationAustin City Council“The governing body authorizing the contract amendment.”Map →

organizationAustin Aviation“The department overseeing the airport expansion.”Map →

Sources

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