Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: July 22, 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 RFQ 8551 for the Denton Renewable Resource Plan
(DRRP) Whitepaper; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8551). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (6 - 0).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
An RFQ was issued to identify qualified firms to review the Denton Renewable Resource Plan (DRRP)
whitepaper developed by Denton Municipal Electric (DME) staff, and after evaluation and negotiation, the
highest-ranked firm was London Economics International, LLC. The DRRP whitepaper is an important
document that takes a holistic approach to review DME’s current and future renewable portfolio and
analyzes the financial impact of given proposed ERCOT Market changes going forward. However, after
further internal discussions and strategic planning efforts, DME has decided to take a more comprehensive
approach to long-term resource planning. As a result, the utility will develop a full Integrated Resource Plan
(IRP), which will encompass and expand upon the goals and scope originally envisioned in the DRRP
Whitepaper.
The IRP will include a broader evaluation of DME’s generation portfolio mix and regulatory considerations.
It will also provide robust stakeholder engagement and scenario-based planning.
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 July 14, 2025, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends rejection of all proposals for the RFQ related to the review of the DRRP whitepaper.
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 acquisition, contact: Jose Gaytan, 940-349-7528.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.