Description
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Architect/Engineer firm to conduct a comprehensive geological and hydrogeological study of the Main Campus. The selected firm will evaluate potential impacts on existing and future building and infrastructure development, recommend predesign strategies to facilitate construction, and explore options for mitigation of identified issues. The study will include data collection, analysis, and reporting, as well as the development of a web-based GIS geodatabase. The firm will also identify and evaluate alternative beneficial uses for groundwater and analyze the impacts of construction and infrastructure due to groundwater.
Some key requirements of the project include:
• Characterizing geology and hydrogeology beneath the Main Campus
• Obtaining and compiling existing subsurface geological and hydrogeological data
• Developing a web-based GIS geodatabase
• Identifying and evaluating alternative beneficial uses for groundwater
• Analyzing impacts of construction and infrastructure due to groundwater
The University is looking for a firm with experience in geological and hydrogeological studies, data analysis, and reporting. The firm should have a strong understanding of the local geology and hydrogeology, as well as the ability to work with various stakeholders, including university staff, faculty, and students.