Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: January 4, 2022
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 Contractors Co., and authorizing the expenditure
of funds for the reconstruction of a residential property located at 1121 Hill Street, under the City of Denton
Home Improvement Program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7845 – A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General Contractors Co., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$217,810.00).
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) that
assist low- and moderate-income families 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 #7845-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 1,234 square feet, 3br/2bath/Accessible/Energy Star
reconstruction. A 15% contingency has been included for inflation for change orders.
Project Price
1121 Hill Street, Denton, TX $189,400.00
Contingency $28,410.00
Total $217,810.00
Request for Proposals was sent to 383 prospective suppliers, including 34 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, with two (2) meeting specifications.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
References were checked, and proposals were evaluated based upon published criteria including schedule,
probable performance, price, and homeowner’s choice. Best and Final Offers (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.
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation: 909 - (Service Only)-Building
Construction Services, New
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 383
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 10
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 52
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 148
Responses from Solicitation: 3
Responses meeting Specifications 2
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with A2ZGC Inc. DBA A-Star General Contractors Co., for the reconstruction of a
residential property located at 1121 Hill Street, under the City of Denton Home Improvement Program, in
a not-to-exceed amount of $217,810.
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 31, 2022.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from Home Investment Partnership Program Funds.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Fact Sheet
Exhibit 4: Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning these reconstructions, contact: Alma Espino at 940-349-7756.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8339.