\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRound Rock City Council unanimously approved a contract for construction materials testing services tied to ongoing improvements along Gattis School Road.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s happening<\/p>\n
The agreement, approved March 26<\/a>, authorizes city officials to enter into a contract with Raba Kistner Inc. to support the Gattis School Road Segment 6 project<\/a>.<\/p>\n The firm will provide testing services to ensure materials used during construction meet engineering standards and project specifications.<\/p>\n Under the agreement, Raba Kistner will conduct field and laboratory testing on materials such as soil, concrete and asphalt throughout construction.<\/p>\n The contract is not to exceed $146,548.05 and will remain in effect until the project is completed.<\/p>\n Assessing the need<\/p>\n Materials testing is a standard step in roadway construction, helping verify that infrastructure is built to design specifications and safety standards, according to city documents.<\/p>\n The testing contract supports quality control as construction is underway on a $23 million effort to widen the corridor, with lane closures and traffic shifts expected through 2027.<\/p>\n Construction on the widening project is expected to take about two years, with testing services continuing alongside active construction.<\/p>\n Some context<\/p>\n