Ratify, exempt, and approve Contract No. 4400009024 with AtkinsRéalis USA Inc., in the amount of $558,237.00, for development of project planning package for Senate Bill 3 (SB3). (Emergency Services) (Commissioner Travillion)

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<span data-teams="true" data-pasted="true">On July 5th, 2025, Travis County Judge Andy Brown issued a Disaster Declaration in response to severe flooding. That same day, the State of Texas extended its Disaster Declaration to include Travis County. As a result of these declarations, Emergency Operations were activated for the Travis County area.</span><br><br>As a result, this contract is for the development of a project plan that needs to be submitted to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) by December 31, 2026. This project plan is for the Countywide stream-gauge-and-flood-warning system that includes sirens, and is intended to ensure Travis County’s compliance with Senate Bill 3 (SB3). <br><br>Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024, a contract for the purchase of an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemption.<br><br><strong>Contract Information: </strong><br>Contract No.: 4400009024<br>Contractor Name: AtkinsRéalis USA Inc.<br>Contract Award Amount: $558,237.00<br>Contract Period: August 20, 2026 – January 31, 2027