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 contract with AT&T Corp., through the Department of
Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-TELE-CTSA-002, for citywide cellular phone
voice and data services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8612 – awarded to AT&T Corp., in the five (5) year not-to-
exceed amount of $4,650,000.00).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Pursue Organizational Excellence and Collaborative and Respectful
Leadership.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton utilizes the AT&T Mobility Network, FirstNet Network, AT&T Network Operations
Center, and AT&T Virtual Private Network solution to provide cellular connectivity citywide. The AT&T
monthly services provided to the City are cellular phone voice and data services and cellular data services
for wireless hotspots, modems, and laptops.
Below is an estimated five (5) year expenditures for each AT&T account and area of service:
Service Category Estimated 5-Year Expenditures
General Government & Utility Departments $1,884,612
Police Departments 1,346,151
Fire Departments 336,538
Contingency 1,082,699
Total $4,650,000
Pricing obtained through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing
Network has been competitively bid and meets the statutory requirements of Texas Local Government Code
271.102.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 28, 2020, City Council approved the interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of
Information Resources Purchasing Network (Ordinance 20-196).
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with AT&T Corp., for citywide cellular phone voice and data services for the Technology
Services Department, in a five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,650,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
AT&T Corp.
Bedminster, NJ
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This is a five (5) year contract. This DIR contract expires on November 5, 2029.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These products and services will be funded through the Technology Services operating accounts and user
departments’ operating accounts. Requisitions will be entered on an as-needed basis. The budgeted amount
for this item is $4,650,000. 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: Cooperative Pricing
Exhibit 3: Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Leisha Meine, 940-349-7823.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.