Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: September 9, 2025
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 Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC, for the
construction and movement of public water/wastewater utilities in support of TxDOT’s FM 1515 widening
from I-35 Frontage Road to Westcourt Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7968-007 – awarded to Mountain
Cascade of Texas, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,987,742.55). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (5 - 0).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Enhance Infrastructure and Mobility.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has proposed a widening of FM 1515 from Interstate
Highway 35 Frontage Road (I-35) to Westcourt Road with an estimated construction start of late 2025. The
FM 1515 Utility Relocation Project will move public utilities in support of TxDOT with the removal and
installation of 7,796 linear feet of water and wastewater utilities from I-35 Frontage Road to Westcourt
Road. To align with TxDOT FM 1515 widening, the project is scheduled for 300 days to final completion.
Since the project is a forced relocation of City of Denton utilities, there will be reimbursements from
TxDOT to support this effort.
The FM 1515 Utility Relocation Project has a total estimated cost of $4,987,742.55. This estimate includes
a $4,750,231.00 total base bid amount and a contingency of $237,511.55. A five (5) percent contingency
allowance, if any, is for the sole use of the City and will be subject to written authorization by the City’s
Project Manager and Program Manager.
Project Description Estimated Project Expenditure
Construction of Water Utilities $4,118,737.80
Construction of Wastewater Utilities 631,493.20
5% Contingency Allowance 237,511.55
Total NTE Amount: $4,987,742.55
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
In an effort to meet TxDOT’s anticipated roadway construction schedule, a Request for Qualifications for
utility relocation construction services was solicited using the City’s formal solicitation process. City
Council approved a pre-qualified list of professional service firms on June 7, 2022 (Ordinance 22-1145).
Invitation for Bids was sent to the three pre-qualified firms. Two (2) bids meeting specifications were
received. The lowest bid was received from Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC. The primary factor
contributing to this discrepancy is the method by which each vendor handles pipe fusion. Mountain Cascade
has the capability to fuse HDPE water main pipe in-house, utilizing their own equipment and skilled
workforce. This streamlines operations, reduces costs associated with transportation, and eliminates the
need to pay third-party contractors for this specialized service. As a result, their bid reflects a lower overall
cost.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 7, 2022, City Council approved RFQ 7968 for a prequalified list of firms for utility relocation and
construction services for various Capital Investment Projects (Ordinance 22-1145).
On August 25, 2025, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC, for the construction and movement of public
water/wastewater utilities in support of TxDOT’s FM 1515 widening from I-35 Frontage Road to Westcourt
Road for the Capital Projects Department, in a not-to-exceed amount of $4,987,742.55.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC
Alvarado, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval with a final completion date within 300 days.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These items/services will be funded from a combination of the following accounts.
TXDOT I-35N WATER LINE RELOCATION 630573517.1365.401000 $3,400,000
TXDOT I-35N WATER LINE RELOCATION 630511523.1365.401000 $718,737.80
TXDOT I-35N WW LINE RELOCATION 640529545.1365.401000 $631,493.20
Requisition #171524 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $4,750,231.
The budgeted amount for this item is $4,987,742.55.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Shawn Messick, 940-349-8390.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.