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Austin Plans $56.9M Switchgear Contract for Austin Energy

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Disclosed value
Not to exceed $56,900,000 (Initial Term $16,500,000; four one-year extensions of $10,100,000 each)
From contract
Document date
Sep 25, 2025

The 30-second brief

What it covers

The City of Austin is poised to authorize a contract with Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. for up to $56.9 million over five years to supply medium-voltage switchgears, related parts, and on-site emergency services for Austin Energy substations. The agreement includes a one-year initial term with four optional one-year extensions, with first-year funding of $4.74 million already budgeted.

Who holds it

Powell Electrical Systems Inc holds this equipment contract with City of Austin city. Its other public contracts on record include work for Rochester Public Transit and City of Groton.

What happens next

Term as filed: Initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options (total potential term of 5 years).

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Contract details

Contract type
Equipment
Amount
Not to exceed $56,900,000 (Initial Term $16,500,000; four one-year extensions of $10,100,000 each)
Document date
September 25, 2025
Term
Initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options (total potential term of 5 years)
Source document
City of Austin Contract 25-1823 Switchgears Powell Electrical Systems (Contract)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the equipment contract by City of Austin city?

Powell Electrical Systems Inc was awarded this equipment contract by City of Austin city, as recorded on September 25, 2025. The contract value is Not to exceed $56,900,000 (Initial Term $16,500,000; four one-year extensions of $10,100,000 each).

How much is the Powell Electrical Systems Inc contract with City of Austin city worth?

The Powell Electrical Systems Inc contract with City of Austin city is valued at Not to exceed $56,900,000 (Initial Term $16,500,000; four one-year extensions of $10,100,000 each), covering equipment work.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Austin Contract 25-1823 Switchgears Powell Electrical Systems (Contract), dated September 25, 2025 from City of Austin city. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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What other contracts does Powell Electrical Systems Inc hold?

Powell Electrical Systems Inc may hold additional government contracts. View their full contract history, the agencies they serve, and total tracked spend on their Civic IQ vendor profile.

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