Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Cassey Ogden
DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT
Consider adopting an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting
any and all competitive proposals under CSP 8506 for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Chemical
Systems Improvements Project for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (CSP
8506).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton’s Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Chemical Systems Improvements Project was
developed to improve components in the water treatment process. This project involves replacing and
upgrading the chemical piping and valves. Additionally, it will convert the disinfection chemicals from bulk
chlorine gas to a sodium hypochlorite system (bleach) and from ammonia gas to a liquid ammonium sulfate
(LAS) system. Both are safer alternative methods of disinfection, which the Texas Commission of
Environmental Quality approves. A scope was developed and provided for bidding. A bid was submitted at
68% higher than the opinion of probable construction cost.
Staff intends to reevaluate project details and investigate alternate plans to deliver the planned
improvements at the plant.
In accordance with the Local Government Code 252.043, the City Council may reject any and all bids.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 13, 2025, this item will be presented to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends rejection of all proposals for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Chemical Systems
Improvements Project for the Water Utilities Department.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Katherine Koch, 940-349-8480.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.