Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
CFO: Cassey Ogden
DATE: December 13, 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 Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC, for the
construction of the Northwest Water Transmission Main Project for the Water/Wastewater Utilities and
Capital Projects/Engineering Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (RFQ 7968-002 – awarded to Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC, in the not-to-exceed
amount of $15,614,291.70).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton is responsible for relocating City utilities along the I-35 corridor extending from the
intersection with Mayhill Road in the South to Milam Road on the Northern boundary. These relocations
are required to remove City utilities from the recently expanded Texas Department of Transportation’s
(TxDOT) right of way due to TxDOT’s planned expansion of I-35 and the associated access roads. The
Northwest Water Transmission Main has been identified as one of the Water Utilities projects that have
been impacted by the TxDOT expansion.
The Northwest Water Transmission Main and the associated in-construction booster pump station are part
of the overall 2018 Water Master Plan. Both will serve to efficiently deliver water to the northwest pressure
plane, including the new Denton High School and future developments. The project was planned with
growth in mind. It has been designed for an initial capacity of 18.7 MGD (million gallons per day) with the
ultimate build-out capacity being 28.1 MGD. The station will provide a primary feed to the Northwest
pressure plane and improve the operation of both the Riney Rd. Elevated Storage Tank and Northwest
Elevated Storage Tank. The Northwest Water Transmission Main will also ensure water quality standards
are met, reducing tank fill time and reducing water age in the northwest upper-pressure plane. The upgrade
will improve the water distribution service to the community.
Northwest Water Transmission Main Project has a total estimated construction cost of $15,614,291.70. This
estimate includes a $14,870,754 total base bid amount and a five percent (5%) contingency of $743,537.70.
This contingency allowance is for the sole use of the City and will be subject to written authorization by
the City’s Project Manager and Program Manager and subject to the City’s procurement policy.
In an effort to meet TxDOT’s anticipated roadway construction schedule, a Request for Qualifications for
utility relocation construction services was solicited using the City’s formal solicitation process. City
Council approved a pre-qualified list of professional service firms on June 7, 2022 (Ordinance 22-1145).
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Invitation for Bids was sent to the three pre-qualified firms. Three (3) bids meeting specifications were
received. The lowest bid was received from Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 7, 2022, Council approved RFQ 7968 for a prequalified list of firms for utility relocation and
construction services for various Capital Investment Projects (Ordinance 22-1145).
On December 12, 2022, this item will be presented to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC, for the construction of the Northwest Water
Transmission Main Project for the Water/Wastewater Utilities and Capital Projects/Engineering
Departments, in a not-to-exceed amount of $15,614,291.70.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC
Alvarado, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval with an estimated completion date within 450 calendar days.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This contract will be funded from job account 630439523. Requisition #158273 has been entered into the
Purchasing software system in the amount of $10,451,236. The budgeted amount for this item is
$15,614,291.70.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3: LLC Members
Exhibit 4: Presentation
Exhibit 5: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact Capital Project: Kyle Pedigo, 940-349-8425, or Water
Utilities contact: David Brown, 940-349-8480.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.