Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: May 20, 2025
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 8759 for Graffiti Abatement for the Community Services
Department; and providing an effective date (IFB 8759).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Graffiti is declared to be a public nuisance in the Denton Property Maintenance Code of Ordinances Chapter
17. Because graffiti can have a serious negative impact on our community, all graffiti, regardless of its
location, must be removed or painted over as part of the Graffiti Abatement Program.
The City recently issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a graffiti abatement contract covering both public
and private properties. Upon review, staff identified areas within the original IFB that could be revised to
improve clarity, expand the scope of services, and ensure bid pricing accurately reflects the level of service
needed. These changes will help attract qualified vendors who can deliver the comprehensive, responsive,
and high-quality graffiti abatement services our community requires.
To address this issue, staff recommends revising the scope of work and bid pricing structure to clearly
define minimum service quantities and expectations. This revision will ensure that all future bids are
comprehensive, consistent, and accurately reflect the level of service required to meet the City’s graffiti
abatement needs.
In accordance with the Local Government Code 252.043, the City Council may reject any and all bids.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends rejection of all bids for IFB 8759 Graffiti Abatement.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Joshua Ellison, 940-349-7433.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333