Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Cassey Ogden
DATE: September 17, 2024
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Hill & Wilkinson
Construction Group, Ltd., for pre-construction services of the Renovation at the Water Works Park for the
Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 8557 – awarded to Hill & Wilkinson Construction Group, Ltd., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$25,000.00).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Strengthen Community and Quality of Life.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
On Tuesday, November 7th, Denton community members voted to approve Proposition C of the 2023 Bond.
Proposition C allocates funding for designing, constructing, renovating, and improving the park system. A
key objective of the Aquatics Master Plan is to improve Water Works Park by offering a broader array of
amenities for families, friends, and individuals seeking recreational activities and leisure. The study
indicated the need for additional lap lanes, community access to year-round aquatics, and enhanced
offerings at the waterpark. Replacing aging equipment can provide a safer and more enjoyable experience
for visitors and reduce potential hazards and maintenance expenses.
The original construction for the existing Water Works Park was completed in 2003, with the addition of
the wave pool in 2017. The City of Denton has a unique partnership with the Denton Independent School
District which allows for shared use of the Natatorium. An increase in the number of high schools utilizing
the facility has put a strain on providing enough programming time for all users of the facility. The recently
completed master plan identified the Water Works Park would benefit from the addition of a multi-use pool
that could be used for learn-to-swim programming, lap swimming, and recreational uses.
The purpose of this contract is for Hill & Wilkinson to provide design phase services including input on the
constructability of the design as it is developed in collaboration with the City of Denton, and the design
professional, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. After the design is finalized, staff will request City Council to
approve a subsequent contract with Hill & Wilkinson for construction phase services.
Request for Proposals was sent to 616 prospective suppliers of this item. including 42 Denton firms. In
addition, specifications were placed on the Procurement website for prospective suppliers to download and
advertised in the local newspaper. Seven (7) proposals were received, references were checked, and
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
proposals were evaluated based upon published criteria including qualification and experience of the firm,
project specific delivery approach, pre-construction phase services approach, quality assurance and quality
control, safety questionnaire, CMAR preconstruction fee, CMAR construction fee, and CMAR general
conditions cost. Based upon this evaluation, Hill & Wilkinson Construction Group, Ltd. was ranked the
highest and determined to be the best value for the City.
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation: 913, 909, 914
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 616
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 23
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 65
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 192
Responses from Solicitation: 7
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Hill & Wilkinson Construction Group, Ltd., for pre-construction services for
Renovation at the Water Works Park for the Capital Projects Department, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$25,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Hill & Wilkinson Construction Group, Ltd.
Richardson, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
To meet the short construction timelines, Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors will be able to assist with
constructability and schedule as soon as the contract is approved. The construction will take place from
August 2025 and will open for Summer 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from 2023 GO Bond Election account 250133475.1360.40100. Requisition
#165683 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $25,000. The budgeted
amount for this item is $25,000. The Estimate at Completion for this project is $15,000,000.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Kristine Stewart, 210-844-3744.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.