Austin proposes $1M forensic engineering contract

Austin Development Services is seeking Council authorization to contract with Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. for qualified structural forensic engineering and related services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. The multi-year contract will support investigations of building and infrastructure damage, with $120,000 funded in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget and future funding contingent on subsequent budgets.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $1,000,000 (with $120,000 budgeted for FY 2025-2026)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Renewal

Total contract amount is not to exceed $1,000,000 with initial funding of $120,000 appropriated in FY 2025-2026; continuation of services and funding is contingent upon future budget approvals. Renewal or extension specifics are not detailed and would require future Council action if needed.

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

City of Austin Staff Report 26-1064 Agenda Item 21

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Austin city?

Walter P. Moore & Associates Inc was awarded this professional services contract by City of Austin city, as recorded on February 5, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $1,000,000 (with $120,000 budgeted for FY 2025-2026).

How much is the Walter P. Moore & Associates Inc contract with City of Austin city worth?

The Walter P. Moore & Associates Inc contract with City of Austin city is valued at Not to exceed $1,000,000 (with $120,000 budgeted for FY 2025-2026), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a staffreport record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Austin Staff Report 26-1064 Agenda Item 21 (StaffReport), dated February 5, 2026 from City of Austin city. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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