Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: September 30, 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 Professional Services Agreement with CEI Engineering
Associates, Inc., for the planning and design of a boating/kayak dock for the Parks and Recreation
Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 8630 – Professional Services Agreement for planning and design services awarded to
CEI Engineering Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.00).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Strengthen Community and Quality of Life.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) worked with the neighborhood and community as a whole
to establish a park plan that meets the needs of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility for
fishing docks and kayak launches. PARD applied and was approved for the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department (TPWD) Boating Access Grant 2023.
This contract will include the purchase and installation of the following items:
• Topographic survey and all required permitting.
• Design documents for new kayak launches.
• New ADA parking stalls, sidewalk connection to existing dock, and proposed courtesy dock and
kayak launch (North Lakes Park)
• Launch entry kit, dock benches with cupholders.
Project Description Estimated Expenditure
Topographic Survey $12,000
Environmental/Cultural Resource Permitting Compliance 14,600
Construction Plans/OPCC/Specifications/Stormwater PPP 44,800
Reimbursable Expenses 5,600
Additional Services (as required) 13,000
Total $90,000
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional planning and design services was sent to 826 prospective
firms for these services, including 24 Denton firms. In addition, the RFQ was placed on the Procurement
website for prospective respondents to download, and advertised in the local newspaper. One (1) statement
of qualifications (SOQ) was received, and references were checked to ensure the vendor can provide the
services requested in the Scope of Work. The SOQ was evaluated based on published criteria including
identification and understanding of the City’s requirements, past performance and experience,
qualifications of key personnel, and schedule to complete tasks. Based upon this evaluation, the
recommended award is to CEI Engineering Associates, Inc., and is determined to be the most qualified firm
for the City.
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation:
906 - (Service Only) - Architectural
Services, Professional & 925 - (Service
Only) - Engineering Services,
Professional
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 826
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 23
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 122
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 257
Responses from Solicitation: 1
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 18, 2022, City Council reviewed the proposal to apply for the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department (TPWD) Grant 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with CEI Engineering Associates Inc., for the planning and design of a boating/kayak
dock for the Parks and Recreation Department, in a not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.
Dallas, TX
SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES
This project will involve environmental/cultural resource permitting coordination as outlined by the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Boat Access Grant Program. Also, the project will contain a stormwater protection plan
that would encompass protection measures to maintain environmental quality.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval, with a completion date by July 30, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from 2023 Boating Access Grant account 400468348. Requisition #172003
has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $90,000. The budgeted amount for
this item is $90,000.
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: Ziad Kharrat, 940-349-8471.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333