Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: July 15, 2025
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8767 for 345kV Autotransformers for Denton
Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date (RFP 8767). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (5 - 0).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) solicited bids for the manufacture, testing, and delivery of up to five (5)
700MVA and 800MVA, 345kV/138kV autotransformers for use in approved projects incorporated with
DME’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
DME received proposals from four (4) companies representing manufacturers of the autotransformers
described in the technical specification. Due to the high costs, long lead times, and technically complex
assembly of this equipment, the proposals were evaluated with extreme care. All proposals lacked
understanding of what was technically required, or they were incomplete in descriptions of the product
being proposed, and the cost was much higher than anticipated. DME is recommending the rejection of all
proposals.
The autotransformers are a critical piece of equipment in the DME system. Accepting any of the proposals
submitted, as a part of this RFP, could bring substantial risk to DME’s infrastructure and customer base.
Failure of an autotransformer could cause overloading and stress on transmission lines and equipment,
which could impact system reliability. DME plans to resolicit this item.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2025, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends rejection of all proposals for RFP 8767 345kV Autotransformers.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this, contact: Mark Zimmerer, 940-349-7169.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.