invitations for bids for the week september 20-24, 2021

CITY OF AUSTIN

Every Week Construction Contractors, Subcontractors & Suppliers Will Receive — Notices About City Construction Projects — News About Other Upcoming Projects & Events — Information About Bid Results & Awards (when available) — Plus Free Use Of The Plans & Computer Center

Invitations For Bids For The Week September 20-24, 2021 fyi: City of Austin Bid Notices Are Posted On The City of Austin Purchasing Office

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BIDDING ON CITY OF AUSTIN SOLICITATIONS? BIDDERS MUST ATTEND MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCES AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ANY NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCES TO ENSUSRE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF OWNER’S BIDDING AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS, PARTICULARY MBE/WBE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. IF THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE IS MANADATORY THE BIDDER MUST ARRIVE AND SIGN-IN WITHIN FIFTEEN 15) MINUTES OF THE SCHEDULED START TIME OF THE MEETING. OTHERWISE THE BIDDER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID FOR THE PROJECT. The City of Austin Online Vendor Registration and Solicitation Advertising website has changed. On October 1, 2011, the City installed the Vendor Connection, a replacement for the exist-ing registration and solicitation advertising websites. This new site may be accessed at http://www.austintexas.gov/financeonline/finance/index.cfm and select Vendor Connection. Solicitation details and document packages are available at this website. Bidders / Proposers are required to document efforts to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The Goals for each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance Plan are included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in the solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual.

City of Austin

Project Name: PED. SAFETY & TRANSIT CONNECTIONS - CAMPO- PHB Solicitation No.: IFB 6100 CLMC810, Offers Due: September 23, 2021 prior to 2:00P M/WBE Goals DBE – 10.14%

Trades Summary: Barricades, Traffic, Portable Asphalt, Ac (Asphalt/Cement) Concrete For Structures And Incidental Construction, Street Lighting Foundation, Light Pole. This Item Shall Consist Of Hydro Excavation Method, Using Water To Trench And Expose Ut Curb And Gutter, Concrete Curb And Gutter, Removal Of Existing, This Construction, Sidewalk And Driveway (Incl Handicapped Ramps) Emulsified Asphalt Slurry Seal, Coal Tar Seal, And Slurry PavementMarking Services (Incl Removal Traffic Sign Installation Trench And Back Fill ForTraffic Signal Ass

Project Name: HORNSBY BEND BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT PLANT CENTRIFUGES Solicitation No: IFB 6100 CLMC872 Estimated Value: $8,070,060 Scope of Work: Removal of two gravity belt thickeners (GBTs) and replacing GBTs with two centrifuges. Project also includes centrifuge associated equipment (pumps, piping, macerators and electrical infrastructure). General Information: Download bid docs from the City of Austin Vendor Connection website at https://www.austintexas.gov/financeonline/vendor_connection/index.cfm . No Deposit required. For info: Jules Parrish , Project Manager, 512-974-9385 or [email protected]. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on 9/16/2021 at 1:00 P.M. (Austin time), via webinar. A mandatory Site-Visit will be held on September 23, 2021 at 10am (Austin time), Hornsby Bend Biosolids Man-agement Plant, 2210 S FM 973, Austin, Texas 78725. All bids and compliance plans are due prior to (Austin time) 2:00 PM on 10/7/2021. Offers will be opened on 10/7/2021 at 3:00 PM. MBE/WBE Goals: African American 0.33 Hispanic 3.55% Native/Asian 0.84% WBE 0.28%

Trades Summary: Fuel Oil, Diesel Barricades, Traffic, Portable Cranes, All Kinds (Except Automotive And Road And Pipe, Ductile Iron Pipe, Pvc (Polyvinyl Chloride) Fittings, Pipe, Ductile Iron, Gaskets Asphalt, Ac (Asphalt/Cement) Valves, Backflow Preventer Polymer Flocculants (For Color/Thickening, Dewate Doors And Windows Instrumentation Equipment, Actuators, Analyzers, Regulators, Finishes: FloorFuel Oil, Diesel ing, Wall And Ceiling, Etc. Site Work Shoring And Reinforcement Services Demolition Services Excavation Services Construction, Utility/Underground Projects Construction And Upgrades, Wastewater Treatment Plant Concrete Electrical, Industrial (Warehouse, Utility Plants) Masonry Heating, Ventilating And Air Conditioning (Hvac) Painting Photography, Construction Hauling Services Dust Control Watering Survey (Not Aerial Or Research Rental, Trench Shoring Erosion Control Services Landscaping (Including Design, Fertilizing, Planting Hydromulching Services

Project Name: HORNSBY BEND BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMEMT PLANT CENTRIFUGES Solicitation No.: IFB 6100 CLMC872 Offers due: October 7, 2021 prior to 2:00P MBE/WBEGoals: African American – 0.33% Hispanic – 3.55%Asian/ Native American – 0.84% WBE – 0.28%

Trades Summary: Fuel Oil, Diesel Barricades, Traffic Cranes, All Kinds (Except Automotive And Road Pipe, Ductile Iron Pipe, Pvc (Polyvinyl Chloride) Fittings Pipe, Ductile Iron, Gaskets Asphalt, Ac (Asphalt/Cement) Polymer Flocculants (For Color, Thickening, Dewate Valves, Backflow Preventer Instrumentation Equipment, Actuators, Analyzers, Regulators, Doors And Windows Finishes: Flooring, Wall And Ceiling, Etc. Site Work Shoring And Reinforcement Services Demolition Services Construction Excavation Services Utility/Underground Construction And Upgrades, Wastewater Treatment Plant Concrete Electrical, Industrial (Warehouse, Utility Plants Heating/Ventilating/Air Conditioning (Hvac) Masonry Painting Photography, Construction Hauling Services Dust Control Watering Survey (Not Aerial or Research Rental, Trench Shoring Erosion Control Svcs Hydro mulching Services Landscaping (Including Design, Fertilizing, Planting

Project Name: SL OAKS LS WET WELL CONV. & HOB CREEK LS JIB CRANE INSTALL Solicitation No: IFB 6100 CLMC878 Estimated Value: $1,396,387.00 Scope of Work: Convert Southland Oaks can lift station to a submersible design that is as close as possible to our standard lift station design and design and install new electrically operated jib crane at Hills of Bear Creek Lift Station.General Information: Download bid docs from the City of Austin Vendor Connection website at https://www.austintexas.gov/financeonline/vendor_connection/index.cfm . No Deposit required. For info: Ana Seivert , Project Manager, 512-974-3566 or [email protected]. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on 9/30/2021 at 3:00 P.M. (Austin time), via webinar. All bids and compliance plans are due prior to (Austin time) 2:00 PM on 10/28/2021. Offers will be opened on 10/28/2021 at 3:00 PM.

Trades Summary: MBE/WBE Goals: African American 1.37% Hispanic 3.75% Native/Asian 0.75%, WBE 2.16% Wire, Electrical Control Electrical Equipment And Supplies (Except Cable Wire) Capacitors, Motor Starting And Running Conduit, Steel, Electrical Metallic Tubing (Emt), Generator, Natural Gas Cranes, All Kinds (Except Automotive And Road And Pipe, Iron (Includes Ductile Iron Pipe) Pumps, Sump, Submersible Manholes, And Manhole Covers, Frames, Grates, Ring Sewer Lift Stations And Parts Construction Services, General Boring, Drilling, Testing, And Soundings Demolition Services Excavation Services Manholes, Construction Of. This Work Shall Consist Construct, Concrete/ our-In-Place/Form/Place, Finish Photography, Construction Hauling Services Survey (Not Aerial Or Research Tree And Shrub Removal Services Well Pointing Services (Dewatering) Toilets, Portable, Rental Or Lease Erosion Control Services Fence Installation And Repair Landscaping (Including Design, Fertilizing, Planting

… a publication for the City of Austin Small & Minority Business Resources Department

City of Austin Pencil Bid Tabulations

Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program Solicitation No. CLMC850

Estimated Amount: $6,725,000.00: September 9, 2021 Bidder Bid Amount Austin Underground, Inc. $ 8,640,295.00 RTS Water Solutions, LLC. $ 9,018,456.32 Facilities Rehabilitation $ 9,725,020.00 PGC General Contractors, LLC $15,381,265.00

South Austin Regional WWTP Sludge Transfer Line and Reclaimed Line Solicitation No. CLMC737

Estimated Amount: $6,079,000.00 | Bidder Bid Amount Western Municipal Construction of TX, Inc. $ 4,823,809.00 Alcott, Inc. dba TCH Directional Drilling $ 6,440,739.30 Austin Engineering Co., Inc $ 5,882,393.00 Austin Underground, Inc. $ 5,751,536.00 Flintco, LLC $ 7,923,699.05

Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Controls and Network Solicitation No. CLMC875

Estimated Amount: $7,346,905.00: September 2, 2021 Bidder Bid Amount Control Panels USA $ 5,987,000.00 Commerce Controls, Inc. $ 6.435.037.00 BL Technology, Inc. $ 7,055,000.00

Handcox Water Treatment Plant Process Bldg HVAC Impr Project Solicitation No. CLM856A

Estimated Amount: $750,000.00 | Bid Opening: August 12, 2021 Bidder Bid Amount Mechanical Process Systems, LLC $ 1,561,429.00 PGC General Contractors $ 902 765.00

DCP2 Chemical Storage Addition Solicitation No. CLMC849

Estimated Amount: $306,000.00 | Bid Opening: August 5, 2021 Bidder Bid Amount Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. $ 593,568.70

Holly Implementation Phase 1—Lake Front Trail Solicitation No. CLMC874

Estimated Amount: $1,500,000.00 | Bid Opening July 29, 2021 Bidder Bid Amount Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. $ 1,820,887.00 Jay-Reese Contractors, Inc. $ 1,935,000.00 Westar Construction, Inc. $ 1,978,000.00 Austin Filter Systems, Inc. $ 1,995,000.00 Smith Contracting Co., Inc $ 3,000,000,00

Northern Walnut Creek Hike and bike Trail, Phase 2 Solicitation No. CLMC789

Estimated Amount: $4.5 M | Bid Opening July 15, 2021 Bidder Bid Amount The Barr Company $ 2,900,476.22 Posillico Civil, Inc. $ 4,995,500.00 Austin Filter Systems, Inc. $ 4,386,958.00 Terra Path, Inc. $ 3,860,000.00 Smith Contracting Co., Inc. $ 2,900,230.25 MAC, Inc. $ 4,122,490.00 Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. $ 3,685,870.00

Harold Court Service Center 1 Renovation Rebid Solicitation No. CLMC857A

Estimated Amount: $450,000.00 | Bid Opening: July 8, 2021 Bidder Bid Amount Majestic Services, Inc. $ 544,114.00 STR Constructors, LLC. $ 651,000.00 Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC. $ 880,000.00

2021-2025 Bridge Maintenance IDIQ Solicitation No. CLMC871

Estimated Amount: $850,000.00 | Bid Opening: July 8, 2021 Bidder Bid Amount Restek, Inc. $ 2,520,560.00 MAC, Inc. $ 3,084,700.00 Muniz Concrete and Contracting $ 2,788,639.00 Source: City of Austin Capital Contracting Office

SMBR’s new address: Moved to 811 Barton Springs Road Suite 805, ●Austin, Texas 78704 Phone No. 512-974-7600

2021 — Get City MBE/WBE/DBE Certified!

Bid Proposal Invitation TFC 16-17DM Mechanical Repairs – Capitol Complex Bldgs.

Bid Pkg. #2 – Parking Garage R AHU & VAV Replacements

BID DATE: September 21, 2021 TIME: 2:00 PM PROJECT CONTACT: Mark Pearce, [email protected]

DESCRIPTION: Flintco is requesting Bid Proposals for subcontractor work related to the TFC 16-17DM Mechanical Repairs - Capitol Complex Buildings project. Bid Package #2 – Parking Garage R AHU & VAV Replacements.

Proposal Packages being requested for: Access & Maintenance, Fire Suppression, Mechanical and Electrical & Fire Alarm. All proposals must be prepared in accordance with the Instructions to Proposers included herein and received by Flintco prior to the deadline of 2:00 PM, September 21, 2021.

Bidding documents (i.e. plans, specifications, supplemental information, etc.) are available from Flintco via SmartBidNet.com. All invited bidders will receive and email or fax with access information. If you would like to propose and have not received an invitation, please contact Shannon Brunner, [email protected] or at (512) 822-7468 to request an invitation.

Mandatory pre-proposal and site walks will be held on - 2:00 PM and 9/8/2021 – 9:00 AM at TFC Parking Garage R – 1706 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701. Site walks are mandatory for: Access & Maintenance, Fire Suppression, Me-chanical and Electrical Trades. These trades must attend one of the scheduled site walks. Parking will be made available in TFC Parking Garage B. Parking is extremely limited and proposers are encouraged to carpool if possible. Contact Flintco for parking pass for pre-bid meetings.

List your company for construction and construction related opportunities: MBE/WBE/DBE/HUB Certifications do not guaran-tee your company a contract from the city, county, state, federal governments or the private sector.

You still have to market your company to each individual entity you desire to do business with.

To help you market your company to these entities, contact the following certifying agencies and get on their bidder’s list.

City of Austin MBE/WBE/DBE Certification Small & Minority Business Resources Dept. 4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Austin, TX 78721 Contact: Certification Division 512‐974‐7645 ‐State of Texas ‐

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide HUB Program HUB Certification 1711 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX Contact: 512‐475‐2414

TXDot (Texas Department of Transportation) Diversity & Economic Opportunity Office 125 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701 Contact: 512‐486‐5501

Other Certifying Agencies that serves the State of Texas

North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency 624 Six Flags Drive, Ste 216, Arlington, TX Contact: 817‐640‐0606

South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency 301 So. Frio, Ste 310, San Antonio, TX Contact: 210‐227‐4722

Note: Travis County and the Lower Colorado River Authority accepts MBE/WBE Certifications from the City of Austin and HUB Certification from the Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide HUB Program. Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority accepts DBE Certifica-tion from the City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Department.

The Venetian Group

Project Name: SUDDENLINK STORE 1013 W. University Ave ‐ Georgetown TX 78628

Scope of work: Tenant build‐out in existing space for a new Suddenlink Store (3,100 SF)

To access plans, toggle on the hyperlink below: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lvixoaf24cyo7ef/AAAmfMxSSrYHPSjdkwGtFMcPa?dl=0

Please email your proposal to [email protected] no later than Wednesday, September 22nd @ 5:00 pm. There is no walk thru. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact our office @ 516‐399‐2121.

Summary of trades: Construction Waste Management and Disposal Final Cleaning Demolition Concrete Doors/Frames/Hardware ` Overhead Coiling Doors Drywall/Carpentry/Ceilings Tiling Flooring Painting Impact Resistant Wall Protection Toilet Accessories Fire Extinguishers Window Treatments Plumbing HVAC Electric

**This is a Non‐Union project** Thank you, wishing you a great day!

Rosemarie Livreri [email protected]

PGC General Contractors, LLC is soliciting MBE/WBE subcontractors for City of Austin –Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant Centrifuges (CLMC872). Plans are available at the Austin area plan rooms or our office. Please fax bids to (512) 389-1000 or e-mail [email protected]. Bids are due no later than Monday, October 4th, 2021 by 9:00 AM. Feel free to contact our office at (512) 389-1005 for more information on this project. Project Details: Fuel Oil, Diesel, Barricades, Traffic, Portable, Pipe, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), Asphalt, AC (Asphalt/Cement), Valves, Backflow Preventer, Doors and Win-dows, Finishes: Flooring, Wall and Ceiling, etc., Site Work, Shoring and Rein-forcement Services, Demolition Services, Excavation Services, Construction, Utility/Underground Projects, Construction and Upgrades, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Concrete, Electrical, Industrial (Warehouse, Utility Plants), Heating, Venti-lating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Masonry, Painting, Photography, Construc-tion, Hauling Services, Survey (Not Aerial or Research), Erosion Control Ser-vices, Hydromulching Services, Landscaping (Including Design, Fertilizing, Planting, Polymer Flocculants (For Color, Thickening, Dewater)

With all the talk about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it's easy to forget that there's another respiratory virus poised to strike. Yes, it's that familiar winter nemesis, the flu. And there are vaccines to help ward it off — but also misinformation and fears circulating. "We've been concerned about vaccine fatigue and that people will be confused about whether or when they need the flu shot, and not very eager to once again roll up their sleeve," says Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases. "Flu is a nasty virus and worth protecting against.""Two reasons make getting vaccinated against the flu the wise choice," he says. "First, it's been proven year after year that you're in better shape to fight off the flu if you get the vaccine. Second, by getting vaccinated against the flu, you help pro-tect the people around you." Here's a guide to getting yourself vaccinated against another potentially fatal virus. I heard the flu essentially disappeared last year. Do I really need a flu shot this year? Yes. Last year saw a record-low number of flu cases, likely thanks to widespread mask wearing, remote work and school, and physical distancing. But this year, ex-perts fear that the reopening of schools, decreased adherence to pandemic precau-tions and surging delta variant infections could create a double whammy: a very serious flu and COVID-19-season. Already, cases of RSV, a serious respiratory virus in children, are spiking. "This suggests that flu will be back [too]," says LJ Tan, executive director of the Immunization Action Coalition. Who should get a flu shot? Anyone 6 months and older, unless your doctor has specifically recommended that you not get a flu shot because of a prior, rare, severe reaction, says Dr. Lisa Groh-skopf, a medical officer in the influenza division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When's the best time to get the flu shot? Why not now? Flu season starts in October in the U.S. While there's some concern that immunity might wane before the end of flu season in May if you get the vaccine too early, there's not enough data to know the optimal time to get the shot, Grohskopf says. The CDC says aim to get your flu vaccine by the end of October. By then, cases will have started to mount, and many people will be just a few weeks away from travel for Thanksgiv-ing and Christmas. That said, "getting vaccinated at any time during the flu season [can] still be beneficial," says Dr. Andrew Pavia, chief of pediatric infectious dis-eases at the University of Utah Health. Will the flu vaccine definitely keep me from getting the flu? No. No vaccine is 100% effective. But if you do get the flu, the vaccine is likely to reduce your chance of getting very sick, being hospitalized or dying, Pavia says. Be-fore last year, tens of thousands of people were hospitalized or died from the flu each year, usually people who weren't vaccinated. What about my COVID-19 booster shot — can I get that at the same time as my flu shot? Right now, third doses of COVID-19 vaccine are authorized only for peo-ple with certain immunocompromised conditions. If you qualify, you can get that extra dose and the flu shot on the same day. Once boosters are more broadly authorized, "we'll be able to co-administer those shots with flu shots as well," said Lisa Kalajian, a district manager for CVS. I'm willing to take my chances, so why should I get the flu vaccine? With the pandemic still raging, skipping the flu shot is a much riskier proposition, says Dr. Bernard Camins, an infectious disease physician at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. "You could get the flu and need care but find hospitals overwhelmed because of COVID, or get the flu and get COVID. And especially if you are not vaccinated against the coronavirus, [you] run the risk of your immune system being overwhelmed by two viruses at the same time." Getting back-to-back infections could result in more serious illness, since the first infection may have already weakened your lungs, says Dr. Priya Nori, an infectious disease specialist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. If I'm already vaccinated against COVID-19, does getting the flu shot mean I'm doubly protected and no longer have to wear a mask? Not at all. "Don't stop the public health measures," says Pavia. Distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands, especially after coughs and sneezes, can improve the chances that you and others will not get the flu — or COVID-19.

Here are five things you need to know about the Delta Variant

1.Delta is more contagious than the other virus strains. Delta is the name for the B.1.617.2. variant, a SARS-CoV-2 mutation that originally sur-faced in India. The first Delta case was identified in December 2020, and the strain spread rapidly, soon becoming the dominant strain of the virus in both India and then Great Britain. Toward the end of June, Delta had already made up more than 20% of cases in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates. That number is rising swiftly, prompting predictions that the strain will soon become the dominant variant here. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called this version of the virus “the fastest and fittest.” In mid-June, the CDC labeled Delta as “a variant of concern,” using a designa-tion also given to the Alpha strain that first appeared in Great Britain, the Beta strain that first surfaced in South Africa, the two Epsilon variants first diagnosed in the U.S., and the Gamma strain identified in Brazil. (The new naming conventions for the variants were established by the WHO at the beginning of June as an alternative to numerical names.) “It’s actually quite dramatic how the growth rate will change,” says Dr. Wilson. Delta is spread-ing 50% faster than Alpha, which was 50% more contagious than the original strain of SARS-CoV-2, he says. “In a completely unmitigated environment—where no one is vacci-nated or wearing masks—it’s estimated that the average person infected with the original coronavirus strain will infect 2.5 other people,” Dr. Wilson says. “In the same environment, Delta would spread from one person to maybe 3.5 or 4 other people.” “Because of the math, it grows exponentially and more quickly,” he says. “So, what seems like a fairly modest rate of infectivity can cause a virus to dominate very quickly—like we’re seeing now. Delta is outcompeting everything else and becoming the dominant strain.” 2.Unvaccinated people are at risk. People who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 are most at risk. In the U.S., there is a disproportionate number of unvaccinated people in Southern and Appalachian states including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, and West Vir-ginia, where vaccination rates are low (in some of these states, the number of cases is on the rise even as some other states are lifting restrictions because their cases are going down). Kids and young people are a concern as well. “A recent study from the United Kingdom showed that children and adults under 50 were 2.5 times more likely to become infected with Delta,” says Dr. Yildirim. And so far, no vaccine has been approved for children 5 to 12 in the U.S., although the U.S. and a number of other countries have either authorized vaccines for adolescents and young children or are considering them. “As older age groups get vacci-nated, those who are younger and unvaccinated will be at higher risk of getting COVID-19 with any variant,” says Dr. Yildirim. “But Delta seems to be impacting younger age groups more than previous variants. 3. Delta could lead to 'hyperlocal outbreaks. If Delta continues to move fast enough to accelerate the pandemic, Dr. Wilson says the biggest questions will be about transmissibility—how many people will get the Delta variant and how fast will it spread? The answers could depend, in part, on where you live—and how many people in your location are vaccinated, he says. “I call it ‘patchwork vaccination,’ where you have these pockets that are highly vaccinated that are adjacent to places that have 20 percent vaccination,” Dr. Wilson says. “The problem is that this allows the virus to hop, skip, and jump from one poorly vaccinated area to another.” In some cases, a low-vaccination town that is surrounded by high vaccination areas could end up with the virus contained within its borders, and the result could be “hyperlocal outbreaks,” he says. “Then, the pandemic could look different than what we’ve seen before, where there are real hotspots around the country.” Some experts say the U.S. is in a good position because of its relatively high vaccination rates—or that conquering Delta will take a race between vaccination rates and the variant. But if Delta keeps moving fast, multiplying infections in the U.S. could steepen an upward COVID-19 curve, Dr. Wilson says. So, instead of a three- or four-year pandemic that peters out once enough people are vaccinated or naturally immune (because they have had the virus), an uptick in cases would be compressed into a shorter period of time. “That sounds almost like a good thing,” Dr. Wilson says. “It’s not.” If too many people are infected at once in a particular area, the local health care system will become over-whelmed, and more people will die, he says. While that might be less likely to happen in the U.S., it will be the case in other parts of the world, he adds. “That’s something we have to worry about a lot.”

4. There is still more to learn about Delta. One important question is whether the Delta strain will make you sicker than the original virus. “Based on hospitalizations tracked in Great Britain [which has been about a month ahead of the U.S. with Delta], the variant is probably a bit more pathogenetic,” Dr. Wilson says. While more research is needed, early information about the severity of Delta includes a study from Scotland that showed the Delta variant was about twice as likely as Alpha to result in hospitalization in unvaccinated individuals (and vaccines reduced that risk signifi-cantly).Another question focuses on how Delta affects the body. There have been reports of symptoms that are different than those associated with the original coronavirus strain, Dr Yildirim says. “It seems like cough and loss of smell are less common. And headache, sore throat, runny nose, and fever are present based on the most recent surveys in the U.K., where more than 90% of the cases are due to the Delta strain,” she says. It’s unclear whether Delta could cause more breakthrough cases—infections in people who have been vaccinated or have natural immunity from a prior COVID-19 infection, which so far have been rare in general. “Breakthrough is a big question,” Dr. Wilson says. “At least with immunity from the mRNA vaccines, it doesn’t look like it will be a problem.”

5. Vaccination is the best protection against Delta. The most important thing you can do to protect yourself from Delta is to get fully vacci-nated, the doctors say. That means if you get a two-dose vaccine like Pfizer or Moderna, for example, you must get both shots and then wait the recommended two-week period for those shots to take full effect. Whether or not you are vaccinated, it’s also important to follow CDC prevention guidelines that are available for vaccinated and unvaccinated people. “Like everything in life, this is an ongoing risk assessment,” says Dr. Yildirim. “If it is sunny and you’ll be outdoors, you put on sunscreen. If you are in a crowded gathering, potentially with unvaccinated people, you put your mask on and keep social distancing. If you are unvaccinated and eligible for the vaccine, the best thing you can do is to get vacci-nated.” Of course, there are many people who cannot get the vaccine, because their doctor has advised them against it for health reasons or because personal logistics or difficulties have created roadblocks—or they may choose not to get it. Will the Delta variant be enough to encourage those who can get vaccinated to do so? No one knows for sure, but it’s possi-ble, says Dr. Wilson, who encourages anyone who has questions about vaccination to talk to their family doctor. “When there are local outbreaks, vaccine rates go up,” Dr. Wilson says. “We know that if someone you know gets really sick and goes to the hospital, it can change your risk calculus a little bit. That could start happening more. I’m hopeful we see vaccine rates go up.”

2021. . . Keep Your MBE/WBE/DBE Certifications

Current with the City of Austin Small & Minority Business Resources

Department (SMBR) Certification Division.

For more information call 512-974-7645

The key points of Stage 5 recommendations include the following:

Fully vaccinated individuals should:

Wear a mask.

If you are high-risk with underlying conditions, avoid large gatherings where masks are not required.

Help us get the rest of the population vaccinated by talking with your loved ones.

Partially or unvaccinated individuals should:

Get fully vaccinated. Stay home and avoid gatherings, travel, and choose curb side and delivery options. If you must go out, wear a mask when conducting essential activities. Choose establish-ments that are protecting their customers and staff with mask wearing, social distancing and measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 Full recommendations see the new Risk-Based Guidelines charts regarding ac-tions for vaccinated and unvaccinated/partially vaccinated individuals please visit the City of Austin COVID-19 website.

Delta Variant Changing Recommendations The Delta variant of COVID-19 differs from the original virus in that is highly contagious and easily transmitted through the air. While the original virus generally impacted those over 65 years of age, its Delta variant infects younger people and those who have considered themselves immune to reinfection because they have already had the virus. Over 33% of recent area hospitalizations were under 50 years of age. While the Delta variant is a mutated strain of COVID-19, it is important to note that identification of spe-cific variants is useful for public health surveillance and not for individual treatment. Indi-viduals who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of the variant, should continue to follow the same recommendations for quarantine and treatment by the CDC. With school starting in less than two weeks, school-age children are of particular con-cern. Young people 12 years and older are eligible for vaccination and can still be vacci-nated prior to starting in-person classes. However, it takes 14 days after two doses, or the single dose of Johnson and Johnson, to receive full protection. All children and teens are strongly encouraged to wear a mask, especially when participating in extracurricular activi-ties.

Austin Independent School District has published their COVID-19 protocols for the up-coming school year with the recommendations on how to keep students safe as they return to school.

“We can’t do this alone – we need the support our community to help with this latest surge. Wear your mask, wash your hands, and honor social distancing to keep those you love safe,” said Interim Public Health Director Adrienne Sturrup. “The COVID-19 Delta strain has significantly changed how our communities are impacted, so our efforts to edu-cate, vaccinate, and protect will continue to make sure everyone has the resources they need to keep their family and friends safe.”

“We can’t do this alone – we need the support our community to help with this latest surge. Wear your mask, wash your hands, and honor social distancing to keep those you love safe,” said Interim Public Health Director Adrienne Sturrup. “The COVID-19 Delta strain has significantly changed how our communities are impacted, so our efforts to edu-cate, vaccinate, and protect will continue to make sure everyone has the resources they need to keep their family and friends safe.” Community Outreach Efforts In July alone, APH administered 3,282 vaccinations, and hosted 55 vaccine education events. In response to requests from the community, a special education team hosted four unique events in July and plan to host an additional five in August. Testing sites, which were reopened to manage the surge, administered 1,700 tests during the last week of July. Additionally, APH has established a Research & Education Program offering education events for communities and businesses that can be requested online.

“Although we’re back in stage 5 again, this time is different,” said Travis County Judge Andy Brown. “Our ICUs are filled with younger and otherwise healthy people. We have vaccines that are effective and keep people out of the ICUs and off ventilators. We can beat this virus together by getting vaccinated and wearing our masks.”

COVID-19 vaccinations continue to prove effective in protecting those who have completed the required series of shots for Moderna and Pfizer, and the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccines. However, with only 63% of residents fully vaccinated, our community continues to be vulnerable to new variants of the disease, especially the highly transmissible Delta vari-ant.

"Delta is a meaner and much more aggressive virus," said Austin Mayor Steve Adler. "As the virus adapts, we must adapt our behavior to beat it. These new guidelines reinforce masking regardless of vaccination status to reduce the spread. If you are not vaccinated, get the shot -- stay at home until you do. Support businesses that encourage vaccinations and masks."

COVID-19 Resources It is easier than ever before to get a vaccine or test. COVID-19 vaccinations and tests are free and require neither identification nor insurance. In many cases, residents can walk up without an appointment. Residents can locate providers in their area us-ing Vaccines.gov or texting their zip code to 438829 (822862 in Spanish) to find a nearby clinic. Residents can also call 3-1-1 (512-974-2000) for more information regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. Additionally, Capital Metro is also providing free transporta-tion to vaccination sites through their VaccineAccess program.

For additional business guidance, visit www.ATXrecovers.com for recommendations to help prioritize the well-being of employees and customers.

For COVID-19 updates, testing, and vaccination informa-

tion visit www.AustinTexas.gov/COVID19.

Meet the Black Female Scientist at the Forefront of COVID‐19 Vaccine Development

When the former president paid a visit to the Na‐tional Institutes of Health last March, the leads at the vaccine research center explained their life‐saving mission. The key to that mission was a 34‐year‐old doctor named Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett. "I was just there telling the task force about the work that we've been doing," Corbett told "CBS This Morning: Satur‐day" co‐host Michelle Miller. Two weeks after the visit, Corbett's team began the first stage of clinical trials. She said they took a lot of the knowledge they have gained in the last six years and applied it to a vaccine platform in collaboration with Moderna. The vaccine rolled out 10 months later. "The vaccine teaches the body how to fend off a virus, because it teaches the body how to look for the virus by basically just showing the body the spike protein of the virus" she explained. "The body then says 'Oh, we've seen this protein before. Let's go fight against it.' That's how it works." Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, credited Corbett during a webinar for her work. "The vaccine you are going to be taking was developed by an African American woman and that is just a fact," Fauci said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention re‐ports that more than 6.5 million Americans have re‐ceived their first dose of the COVID‐19 vaccine. That number is expected to grow daily, though it is well behind what public health experts were hoping to see. Corbett's interest in science started from an early age, but she never knew the difference she would make. "To be honest, I didn't realize the level of impact that my visibility might have... I do my work because I love my work," Corbett said. One opportunity in her life made a key difference. She attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore, as a Meyerhoff Scholar, an ag‐gressive program that mentors minorities and women in science. Graduates of the program include Surgeon General Jerome Adams. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski has been president at the University of Maryland, Balti‐more, for nearly 30 years. He said Corbett had a strong science background but the way she was able to talk to people separated her from the rest."She was definitely going to make it in life," Hrabowski said. "We need more scientists who can connect to people. She could do that when she was 17, easily... What we do at UMBC is to support students of color, Black, but also students in general, to make sure they make it in science." According to the National Center for Educa‐tion Statistics, only 18% of all students graduate with a STEM degree, among 2% are black — something Hrabowski believes needs to change. "It's important for people to see people looking like them, like them‐selves, who can be involved. If it's about women, or if it's about Blacks because it shows that you've got people who understand what you've gone through." Dr. Barney Graham and Corbett have worked together for over 15 years. Graham is not only her mentor. He's also Corbett's boss as deputy director of the Vaccine Research Center. "When you recognize somebody has special qualities, you need to do things that can keep those other things out of the way and avoid some of the dismissiveness that often happens not only to minority people but to women," Graham said. His‐torically that bias strikes not just professionals in the field but those they serve. In 1931, scientists con‐ducted the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, a study by the Public Health Service and Tuskegee Institute. It examined the progression of syphilis by letting in‐fected Black men go untreated, with no regard to the suffering it caused. Another example often cited is the removal of special cells of Henretta Lacks, a Balti‐more, Maryland, cancer patient. In 1951, a research

team at Johns Hopkins University removed Lacks' cells without her permission and used them in medical research worth billions of dollars. Lacks died of cancer and her family was never compensated. "There are many other examples of supposedly objective scien‐tists who were caring about everyone, who valued people of color less... It's a painful truth," Hrabowski said. Corbett's understanding of the socio‐cultural issues and her knowledge of science has made her an influential person in the scientific community. In a time where vaccine skepticism is high among African Americans, Corbett hopes Black people will put faith in the vaccine and faith in the scientists working be‐hind the scenes to bring it to the American people. "Number one is that I get it. And then number two is to really take advantage of the level of transparency that we are attempting... even I haven't even seen before, such as FDA hearings and briefings being broadcast online, and data coming out almost in‐stantly," she said. As for Dr. Hrabowski, he believes Corbett deserves all the visibility she can get."She cannot be a hidden figure," he said. "She needs to be in textbooks. Little girls need to see her — of all races. This is what's possible." Source: © 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Re‐served.

Austin Public Health Continues to Vaccinate

Adults Published May 4, 2021

Vaccine Approval & Eligibility

The Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & John-son vaccines have received an Emergency Use Authori-zation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The Astra Zeneca vaccine recently released phase 3 data from its U.S. clinical trials, and is expected to apply for Emergency Use Authorization in the coming weeks.

Everyone 16 years of age and older is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Note: All vaccines are authorized for people age 18 and older, but only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for people 16 and older.

Vaccine Data

APH released a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard, which includes the total of APH and CommUnityCare-administered doses organized by priority age group, zip code, race/ethnicity, and the estimated 2019 Travis County population with the percentage of those 65 years of age and older for context.

APH has received 12,000 first doses per week since Jan. 11 from Texas DSHS. Beginning this week, the first dose allocation requested by APH will be 6,000 per week.

Texas DSHS also has a COVID-19 vaccination dashboard available, which shows data for all vaccines administered in Travis County and across the state.Vaccine Providers APH is one of two local vaccine hubs, serving 18+ with Moderna. APH expanded online appointment scheduling (covid19.austintexas.gov) to be open from Friday at 7 p.m. through the following Friday at 7 a.m. The schedul-ing system then reopens that Friday evening at 7 p.m. with appointments for the next week. APH has also begun accepting some walk-ups without appointments for first doses at Delco, Southeast Library, and Little Walnut Creek Library. To find the dates and times for walk-up clinics view the “Upcoming Events” at AustinTexas.gov/COVID19 or call 311 or 512-974-2000.

Some local pharmacies receive direct allocations from the federal government and other local providers receive smaller allocations each week. A list of local provider can be found at centraltxvaccs.org and vaccinefinder.org. Second Doses

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine only re-quires one shot, while Pfizer and Moderna require a series of two doses given three (Pfizer) or four (Moderna) weeks apart.

APH currently receives the Moderna vaccine and is manually scheduling second doses by emailing, calling, or texting a date, time, and location.

If you received your first dose through Austin Public Health and it has been more than 28 days since your first dose and you have not received an appointment, you may walk-up to our vaccine sites and present your vac-cine card to receive your second dose.

If you miss your appointment, you can walk-up after 28 days. Call 311 or 512-974-2000 for walk-up locations and times. Side Effects ●The FDA released fact sheets on the Pfizer vac-cine, Moderna vaccine, and Johnson & Johnson vaccine for recipients and caregivers that includes infor-mation on vaccine ingredients and side effects.

While the COVID-19 vaccine may cause side effects such as fatigue, headache, fever, chills, nausea, muscle pain, and joint pain, these side effects show that the vaccine is working. Vaccine recipients should be monitored for at least 15 minutes for a more serious allergic reaction. People who have a history of allergic reactions should be monitored for 30 minutes.  Safety & Effectiveness

Safety is a top priority while federal partners work to make COVID-19 vaccines available. The new COVID-19 vaccines have been evaluated in tens of thousands of volunteers during clinical trials. The vaccines are only authorized for use if they are found to be safe. The FDA and CDC will continue to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines to make sure even very rare side effects are identified. V-SAFE is a new smartphone-based, after-vaccination health checker for people who receive COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 vaccines do not use the live virus and can-not give you COVID-19. The vaccine does not alter your DNA. COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you by creating an immune response without having to experi-ence sickness.

Immunity from the COVID-19 vaccine may last longer than the natural immunity you get if you’ve already had COVID-19. However, people who currently have COVID-19 should not be vaccinated while being sick. ●Different vaccines are proving to have different efficacy rates. All currently authorized vaccines are extremely effective at preventing severe disease and death if you do contract the disease, and range from 70-95% effec-tive at preventing disease altogether. Continued Precautions

Even with vaccines available in our community, people need to continue to take additional COVID-19 prevention measures including: wearing a mask, social distancing, washing your hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, cleaning frequently touched surfaces, and staying home if you’re sick. The CDC has recently published guidance for those who are fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated people can: oVisit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing oVisit with unvaccinated people from a single household who are at low risk for severe COVID-19 disease indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing oParticipate in outdoor activities and recreation without a mask, except in certain crowded settings and venues oRefrain from quarantine and testing following a known exposure if asymptomatic

CDC recommends Pfizer’s vaccine for kids 12-15 Children as young as 12 can expect to start getting Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday in many states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday adopted the recommendation of a federal advisory committee that said the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for adolescents 12-15, opening the door for its wide-spread use starting Thursday. The CDC panel met to discuss the merits of the vaccine in that age group after the Food and Drug Administration signed off Monday on the shots. That prompted a handful of cities to start administering them Tuesday, but the CDC's clearance makes them more widely available. “Getting this safe, effective vaccine means that these adolescents won’t have to miss school, sporting events or other activities if they are exposed to some-one with COVID-19, taking another step toward get-ting their lives back to normal,” Dr. Danny Avula, Virginia’s vaccination coordinator, told the Staunton News Leader. CVS Health announced that chil-dren can begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccine ap-pointments at more than 5,600 pharmacy locations nationwide. The push to get adults vaccinated remains a priority, too – in New Orleans a jab can get you a bucket of crawfish; in Ohio it could be $1million.

COVID‐19 Resources available from the Small Business Administration (SBA)

The general relief page is here ‐ COVID‐19 relief options (sba.gov) with the below links for the updated info as well as Disaster Assis‐tance Loan for EIDL for Covid‐19 is max amount of $500k now(up from $150k) COVID‐19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (sba.gov) Disaster Assistance for physical damage home and business and EIDL loan for businesses affected by the Winter Storm declaration is max of $2mil still ‐ Disaster Details (sba.gov) PPP info link has changed here is the updated one ‐ Paycheck Protection Program (sba.gov). We also have the new Shuttered Venue Operators Grants incoming ‐ Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (sba.gov) And Debt relief on SBA loans is also in place ‐ SBA debt relief. Locally, Texas State SBDC(Texas State SBDC : Texas State University (txstate.edu)) and Austin SCORE(Austin | SCORE) are the resource partners providing direct assistance with the UTSA COBRA in San Antonio as a grant funded group specifically formed for helping with COVID‐19 recovery for businesses (SBDC COVID Business Recovery Accelerator | UTSA |

University of Texas at San Antonio)

SMBR’s new address: Moved to 811 Barton Springs Road Suite 805, ●Austin, Texas 78704 Phone No. 512-974-7600

UPCOMING AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROJECTS

Project Name: Critical Repairs at Sadler Bertha Means Academy Solicitation No: 22CSP019 Virtual Pre‐Proposal Conf: 10:00 AM CST, September 2, 2021, Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8637847728 pwd=Y1hiMzhQRFE2U2pvcDFtWUdWa25rdz09 Meeting ID: 863 7847 7285 Passcode: 22CSP019 HUB Information: The AISD HUB Program invites prospetive Proposers to meet one‐on‐one or in a small group virtual setting for a detailed explanation on how to be com pliant in completing the HUB Equity in Contracting Plan. Failure to complete the HUB Equity in Contracting Plan correctly, may affect your overall score. To request a training session, visit https:// www.austinisd.org/hub/training‐session‐request Bonfire Submission: We are requesting Proposers submit via Bonfire, if there are any questions or concerns on how to do so please contact Bonfire Vendor Support: For support using the platform, access the online knowledge base, search the FAQ, or contact the Bonfire support team at [email protected] or 1‐800‐354‐8010. Virtual Bid Opening: 02:00 PM CST, September 22, 2021, Join Zoom Meeting https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/83727888132?pwd=TGV3SW5MQ0NQa2hwZ3ZXbFVxN1Fidz09 Meeting ID: 837 2788 8132 Passcode: 22CSP019 NOTE: If you have any questions about the virtual and electronic measures implemented as a precaution to COVID‐19, please submit them in writing through the AISD Bonfire Portal. For Further Instructions: Morgan Wright, Procurement Specialist Contract & Procurement Services [email protected] HUB Goals: MBE: 8.1% WBE: 10.2% Project Trade Summary: Sitework; Sidewalk, Construction; Handrails, Pipe; Roofing; Doors, Steel; Heating, Ventilating, Air/Con; Electrical

Project: Critical Repairs at Crockett High School Solicitation No: 22CSP018 Virtual Pre‐Proposal Conf: 10:00 AM CST, September 15, 2021, Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81709096265? pwd=dHZYMHFIRURxWWtUQ0hjY2V5RnRiZz09 Meeting ID: 817 0909 6265 Passcode: 22CSP018 HUB Information: The AISD HUB Program invites prospective Proposers to meet one‐on‐one or in a small group virtual setting for a detailed explanation on howto be compliant in completing the HUB Equity in Contracting Plan. Failure to complete the HUB Equity in Contracting Plan correctly, may affect your overall score. To request a training session, visit https://www.austinisd.org/hub/training‐session‐request Bonfire Submission: We are requesting Proposers submit via Bonfire, if there are any questions or concerns on how to do so please contact Bonfire Vendor Support: For support using the platform, access the online knowledge base, search the FAQ, or con tact the Bonfire support team at [email protected] or 1‐800‐354‐8010. Virtual Bid Opening: 02:00 PM CST, October 6, 2021, Join Zoom Meeting https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/86135018830pwd=R0VMRHVGNTRLbUYzWDdmOWJGTmhYQT09 Meeting ID: 861 3501 8830 Passcode: 22CSP018 NOTE: If you have any questions about the virtual and electronic measures imple‐ mented as a precaution to COVID‐19, please submit them in writing through the AISD Bonfire Portal. For Further Instructions: Sara Hildebrandt Gaspar, Senior Procurement Specialist, Contract & Procurement Services [email protected] HUB Goals: African American: 1.7% Asian/Native American: 1.9% Hispanic: 8.1% WBE: 10.2% Project Trade Summary: Handrails, Pipe; Sheetrock & Accessories; Millwork: Counters, Cabinets; Roofing; Doors and Windows; Glass and Glazing; Painting; Wall & Ceiling Repair, and Maint. (Including Drywall); Plumbing Fixtures: Lavatories Sink, toilets, Tubs; Heating, Ventilating, Air/Con; Electrical Project Name: Various Improvements at Akins High School Solicitation Number: 22CSP025 – Virtual Pre‐Proposal Conf: 10:00 AM CST, September 14, 2021, Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85291951238? pwd=L0hlUGM1QTQzbmRSRTNLbDVqRnR3dz09 Meeting ID: 852 9195 1238 Passcode: 22CSP025 HUB Information: The AISD HUB Program invites prospective Proposers to meet one‐on ‐one or in a small group virtual setting for a detailed explanation on how to be compli ant in completing the HUB Equity in Contracting Plan. Failure to complete the HUB Equity in Contracting Plan correctly, may affect your overall score. To request a training session, visit https://www.austinisd.org/hub/training‐session‐request Bonfire Submission: We are requesting Proposers submit via Bonfire, if there are any questions or concerns on how to do so please contact Bonfire Vendor Support: For support using the platform, access the online knowledge base, search the FAQ, or c ontact the Bonfire support team at [email protected] or 1‐800‐354‐8010. Virtual Bid Opening: 02:00 PM CST, October 5, 2021, Join Zoom Meeting https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/82342125971?pwd=K1N1VkFsVmgrSVpWS1lTZUlTRUthUT09 Meeting ID: 823 4212 5971 Passcode: 22CSP025 NOTE: If you have any questions about the virtual and electronic measures impl‐ mented as a precaution to COVID‐19, please submit them in writing through the AISD Bonfire Portal. For Further Instructions: Sara Hildebrandt Gaspar, Senior Procurement Specialist, Contract & Procurement Service [email protected] HUB Goals: MBE: 11.7% WBE: 10.2% Project Trade Summary: Sitework; Heating, Ventilating, Air/Con


Centennial Contractors Enterprise is soliciting State of Texas HUB certified busi-ness participation for the following University of Texas at Austin project.

Project Name: William C. Powers Student Activity Center, Chick-fil-a Remodel 2201 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712 Solicitation #: CP 857883 / CCE#: 73850-0151

Bids are due: 9/24/21, 2021 by 8:00 a.m. Email bids to Chris Regan [email protected], John Purdy [email protected] and Trina Koch tkoch@cce- inc.com Project Summary includes but not limited to: Lead Abatement / Demo / Framing & Drywall / Painting / Millwork / Countertop / Acoustical Ceiling / Floor-ing / Tiling / Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing / Signage / Fire Sprinkler

Project Timeline: Project finish by December 2021

Below is the link to the current project documents and photos: These are 100% drawings https://cce.sharefile.com/d-s67638d3477c241a98b0ab3b2953b07c9 Please let John Purdy know if you are interested in bidding or would like to set up a job walk. For questions, please contact: John Purdy [email protected] 512-769-9160 General Liability / Auto / Excess / Workers Comp insurances are required

Project: Misc. Renovations at Wooldridge ES Solicitation No: 22CSP029 – Virtual Pre‐Proposal Conf: 10:00 AM CST, September 21, 2021, Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89437422617? pwd=cUNkaHZlUERnakxocWd5Znd6SUYzUT09 Meeting ID: 894 3742 2617 Passcode: 22CSP029 HUB Information: The AISD HUB Program invites prospective Proposers to meet one‐on‐one or in a small group virtual setting for a detailed explanation on how to be compliant in completing the HUB Equity in Contracting Plan. Failure to complete the HUB Equity in Contracting Plan correctly, may affect your overall score. To request a training session, visit https://www.austinisd.org/hub/training‐session‐request Bonfire Submission: We are requesting Proposers submit via Bonfire, if there are any questions or concerns on how to do so please contact Bonfire Vendor Support: For support using the platform, access the online knowledge base, search the FAQ, or contact the Bonfire support team at [email protected] or 1‐800‐354‐8010. Virtual Bid Opening: 02:00 PM CST, October 12, 2021, Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86037967710?pwd=MDNVTjdNLyt2NjhRRDhNeWdsdEM4UT09 Meeting ID: 860 3796 7710 Passcode: 22CSP029 NOTE: If you have any questions about the virtual and electronic measures imple‐mented as a precaution to COVID‐19, please submit them in writing through the AISD Bonfire Portal. For Further Instructions: Sara Hildebrandt Gaspar, Senior Procurement Specialist, Contract & Procurement Services [email protected] HUB Goals: MBE: 11.7 % WBE: 10.2% Project Trade Summary: Dumpster Service; Tile, Carpet; Plumbing; Heating, ventilat‐ ing, Air/Con; Electrical

PGC General Contractors, LLC is soliciting MBE/WBE subcontractors for City of Austin – Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal (CLMC839). Plans are available at the Austin area plan rooms or our office. Please fax bids to (512) 389-1000 or e-mail [email protected]. Bids are due no later than Tuesday, September 28, 2021 by 9:00 AM. Feel free to contact our office at (512) 389-1005 for more information on this project. Project Details: Hydrants, Fire (Including Accessories and Parts), Barricades, Traffic, Portable, Pipe, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), Black Base, Rock Asphalt, Flexible Base, Sand and Gravel, Grass Seed, Sod, Grass, Signs, Construction Project Identification Signs, Manholes, and Manhole Covers, Frames, Grates, Ring, Shoring and Reinforcement Services, Fire Hy-drants, Moving Existing, All Existing Fire, Excavation Services, Construction Services, Heavy, Construction, Curb and Gutter (Maintenance, Repair, Removal), Back Fill, Po-rous Granular Material for Back Fill, Back Fill, Trench (furnish, transport fine aggre-gate), Construction, Pipeline, Construction, Sidewalk and Driveway (incl Handicapped ramps), Base Course, Aggregate, Base Course, Portland Cement Concrete, Pavement Marking Lines, Letters and Symbols, Construction, Water System, Main and Service Line, Manholes, Construction Of, Paving/Resurfacing, Street (Major and Residential), Photography, Construction, Hauling Services, Toilets, Portable, Rental or Lease, Erosion Control Services, Excavation Services Goals: African American- 1.77% Hispanic- 5.31% Asian/Native American- 0.39% WBE- 0.88%

OSHA reveals most-violated

standards related to COVID-19

OSHA has published a list of the most-violated standards during COVID-19 inspections in an effort to help employers better protect their workers. The agency also issued guidance that will assist contractors and other businesses in passing,jobsite inspections.

The most frequently cited violations are those related to respiratory protection (1910.134) and specifically, the lack of medical evaluations and fit tests. The next-most violated standards are related to respiratory protection programs: not implementing a written program with worksite-specific safety procedures; not providing employees with information about using respirators when their use is not mandatory; and not designating a qualified administrator to ensure the respiratory program's effectiveness.

OSHA is using existing standards when inspecting jobsites for COVID-19violations because it chose not to develop and issue COVID-19-specific emergency standards due to the evolving guidance from public health officials. The AFL-CIO tried to get the agency to provide specific guidance, but its legal challenge was unsuccessful.

In addition to respiratory protection cita-tions, OSHA also cited employers with violations

Recording and Reporting Occupational Inju-ries and Illnesses (Subpart 1904).

Personal Protective Equipment (1910.132)

General Duty Clause (OSH Act 5(a)(1)). On its website, OSHA says that in order to come into

compliance in advance of an inspection, em-ployers should consider:

Providing a medical evaluation before a worker is fit-tested or uses a respirator.

Using a tight-fitting respirator to perform the fit test.

Assessing the workplace to determine if COVID-19 hazards are or are likely to be pre-sent and if they will require the use of a respirator and/or other

Establishing, implementing and updating a written, worksite-specific respiratory protection program;

Providing an appropriate respirator and/or other PPE to each employee when necessary.

Providing up-to-date training to workers on the safe use of respirators and/or other PPE.

Properly storing respirators and other PPE to protect them from damage.

Timely reporting of work-related fatalities.

Keeping required records of work-related fatalities, injuries and illness. Employers are required to make sure employees wear respirators when jobsite conditions call for their use. Some respi-rators capture fumes, others dust, but they should not be confused with face coverings like masks and shields that do not achieve as tight a fit. OSHA has issued guidance that construction work-ers wear face coverings while on the job in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to practice social distanc-ing when possible. In the absence of federal OSHA standards regarding the novel coronavirus, some states — Vir-ginia, Michigan and Oregon, which have OSHA-approved state safety programs — have introduced COVID-19 emer-gency standards.

While each program is different in its details, they all have similar components such as the mandatory use of face cover-ings, social distancing and daily screen-ing of workers and visitors for signs of infection. One COVID-19-related rule that OSHA has introduced is the manda-tory reporting of workplace-related COVID fatalities within eight hours of learning about it. The reporting is only required if the case was connected to workplace exposure.

OUTREACH & RECRUITING AUSTIN AREA BLACK CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROGRAM The Austin Area Black Contractors Association, (ABCA) is currently recruiting African American Contractors who are City of Austin Certified Minority Construction Contractors in need of services and assistance to help grow their businesses in the construction industry. The following is a list of services and assistance offered to the user at no cost: • Provide a plans room to view & check-out plans & specs • Assist with reading & interpreting plans & specs • Advise on Cost Estimating Techniques • Advise on bid packaging requirements & documents • Disseminate Bid Tabulations • Review & advise on contracts & agreements • Advise on filing liens, bond claims & change orders • Develop Company Profile Resumes • Assist with networking, pre bid conferences & referrals • Provide guidelines for user friendly marketing plans • Publish and disseminate weekly Bid Briefs announcing upcoming construction bid opportunities Provide Interactive Group and On-line Training Provide One-On-One Technical Assistance

If you have any questions regarding the program’s services and enrollment process, contact:


The New Normal: 8 Ways The Coronavirus Crisis

Is Changing Construction 1. Jobsites will be cleaner and safer 2. Distancing will be the norm, via technology 3. Projects will take longer 4. Telework will become more common 5. Union influence will grow 6. Demand for project types will change 7. Supply chains will recalibrate 8. Modular adoption will increase

recommends masks for many vaccinated workers ● Vaccinated workers in areas of substantial or high community

transmission should wear masks to protect unvaccinated workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said in guid-ance updated on Aug. 13.

Additionally, vaccinated workers who come into close contact with people with coronavirus should wear masks for up to 14 days unless they have a negative coronavirus test at least three to five days after the contact, according to OSHA.

The agency's updated guidance also included recommendations for manufacturing, meat and poultry processing, seafood processing and agricultural processing employers. OSHA's guidance may be particu-larly notable as the delta variant surges throughout the U.S.

Organizations • Prime Contractors • Trade Associations • Agencies • Business

Your notices or announcements must be received no later than12 Noon on Wednesday by E-mail at: [email protected] in a Word Document. Announcements or notices will be published on a first come, first serve basis.

Please Do Not Send PDF formatted announcements, notices, IsqFt, Grade Beam documents, faxes, excel spreadsheets or tables. All will have to be converted to a Word document or we will NOT be able to publish. (These types of software are not compatible to the Bid Briefs’ publishing software).

●Bid announcements or notices must be submitted at least 7 days prior to closing date. to give MBE/WBE/DBE/HUB firms sufficient time to review the project’s plans and specifications; and to prepare their bid responses.

●You may download Bid Briefs on Mondays for review or use. Bid Briefs may be received by signing-up as a subscriber at abcatx.com website and clicking on the Bid Briefs’ link.

CDC redefines coronavirus 'close contact' to include multiple brief exposures to virus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its definition of "close contact" to an individual infected with the coronavirus on Wednesday to include multiple, brief expo-sures adding up to over 15 minutes within 24 hours. The agency previously said close contact consisted of being within six feet of an infectious person for 15 minutes straight. The change may prompt health departments to do contact tracing in cases where an exposure might previously have been considered too brief, Dr. William Schaffner, a Vanderbilt University infectious diseases expert, told the Associated Press.

HO recommends masks even for fully vacci-nated; Pfizer, Moderna vaccines may offer long immunity: COVID-19 updates Source: USA TODAY The World Health Organization has urged fully vaccinated people to continue wearing masks indoors and practice social distancing as the delta variant surges in many parts of the world.

“People cannot feel safe just because they had the two doses. They still need to protect themselves,” said Dr. Mariangela Simao, WHO assistant director-general, during a news briefing Friday.

The Centers for Disease Control, however, told vaccinated Americans in May that they no longer needed to wear masks indoors. CDC officials pointed to the guid-ance Monday and gave no indication it would change, according to the New York Times. But some areas around the country are still urging vaccinated residents to wear masks indoors.

"Until we better understand how and to who the delta variant is spreading, every-one should focus on maximum protection," the Los Angeles County of Depart-ment Public Health said Monday. The delta variant now accounts for 50% of active cases in Los Angeles, said officials Thursday, while it accounts for 1 in 5 of cases around the country.

23 states had more cases in the latest week than in the week before, an analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows. 26 states had more deaths than a week earlier.

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