Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: February 2, 2021
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
approving proposals from A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General Contracting Co., and authorizing the
expenditure of funds for the reconstruction of a residential property located at 1802 Westwood Drive, under
the City of Denton Home Improvement Program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7565 – A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General Contracting Co., in the not-to-
exceed amount of $176,000.00).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Home Improvement Program (HIP)
Every year, the Community Development Division brings the City of Denton Action Plan for Housing and
Community Development of awarded CDBG and HOME funds (Action Plan). The Action Plan is approved
by City Council annually, and it approves Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) grant funds allocated to Home Improvement Program (HIP). This
program assists low- and moderate-income families to maintain safe, stable affordable housing. Additional
funding sources may include program income and owner-provided personal funds. HIP assists homeowners
in need of major repairs through rehabilitation or reconstruction. Assistance is in the form of a
payable/forgivable or forgivable loan for ten years. The program helps homeowners afford substantial
repairs that they could not otherwise afford.
RFP #7565 - Home Improvement Project
This bid was issued to include one housing reconstruction project for homeowners who applied and
qualified for the HIP program. Work specifications and pricing estimates were based on project and
household specifications. The project is approximately 1,239 square feet, 3br/2bath/Accessible/Energy Star
reconstruction.
Requests for Proposals were sent to 333 prospective suppliers, including 31 Denton firms. In addition,
specifications were placed on the Materials Management website for prospective suppliers to download and
advertised in the local newspaper. Three (3) proposals were received and evaluated based upon published
criteria including delivery, probable performance, price, and homeowner’s choice. Best and Final Offer
(BAFO) were requested from the top firm. Based upon this evaluation, A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General
Contractors Co. was ranked the highest and determined to be the best value for the City.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation: 909 - (Service Only) - Building
Construction Services, New
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 333
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 21
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 27
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 85
Responses from Solicitation: 3
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General Contractors Co., for the reconstruction of a
residential property located at 1802 Westwood Drive, under the City of Denton Home Improvement
Program, in a not-to-exceed amount of $176,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General Contractors Co.
Dallas, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval with a completion date by August 15, 2021.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from the Home Investment Partnership Program. The base proposal amount
for this item is $160,000, with the sole option of the City, there will be a 10% discrepancy included for
inflation for change orders.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning these reconstructions, contact: Alma Espino, 940-349-7756.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.