Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: February 15, 2022
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc., for the purchase of electrical tape
for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (IFB 7888 – awarded to Techline, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2)
additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $144,000.00).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The proposed contract supplies electric utility tape primarily used by Denton Municipal Electric (DME);
however, smaller tape quantities are also utilized by other City of Denton Departments. A large majority of
taped electrical connections used on the electric utility system are located outdoors; therefore, a quality
electrical tape is specified which can withstand extreme heat and cold, while retaining its elasticity,
corrosion resistance, and moisture-tight tacky adhesive which is needed for the proper function of the
electrical and mechanical tape purposes.
Based on historical spend of $28,800 per year the contracted amount is $144,000. The costs for material
purchased under the proposed agreement will be funded out of amounts budgeted for specific projects.
Invitation for Bids was sent to 292 prospective suppliers of this item, including nine (9) Denton firms. In
addition, specifications were placed on the Procurement and Compliance website for prospective suppliers
to download and advertised in the local newspaper. Three (3) bids meeting specifications were received.
The lowest bid was received by Techline, Inc.
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation: 285 - Electrical Equipment and
Supplies (Except Cable and Wire)
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 292
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 17
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 30
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 124
Responses from Solicitation: 3
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Techline, Inc., for the purchase of electrical tape for the City of Denton Warehouse,
in a three (3) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $144,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Techline, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This is an initial three (3) year contract with options to extend the contract for two (2) additional one (1)
year periods, with all terms and conditions remaining the same.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These products and services will be funded through the using department’s budget on an as-needed basis.
The City will only pay for services rendered and is not obligated to pay the full contract amount unless
needed.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Dustin Rolfe, 940-349-8438.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.