Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: December 16, 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 Gage & Cade Construction, LLC, for the Home
Chemicals and Recycling Center Improvements for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8845 – awarded to Gage & Cade
Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $614,738.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider
this item on Monday, December 15, 2025.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Enhance Infrastructure and Mobility.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The Solid Waste Home Chemicals & Recycling Center (SWHCRC), constructed in 2007, has now been
serving the community for 18 years. Operated by the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, the facility
supports a wide range of programs and services, many of which are hosted directly at the SWHCRC. As
the City of Denton and the surrounding areas continue to grow, the volume of traffic entering and exiting
the center has increased significantly.
Improvements to the SWHCRC include.
• Concrete pavement improvements and expansions
• Grading of existing ground counters
• Industrial Ventilating Fans
• Grounding to eliminate static electricity
• Eye Wash and Emergency Shower Station
• Potable water extension
• Signage for improved wayfinding
Through the procurement process, Gage & Cade Construction, LLC was selected. The Home Chemicals
and Recycling Center Improvements have a total estimated cost of $614,738. The estimate includes a
$585,465 total base bid amount and a contingency of $29,273. A 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.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Competitive Sealed Proposals were sent to 1,328 prospective suppliers. In addition, specifications were
placed on the Procurement website for prospective suppliers to download and advertised in the local
newspaper. Seven (7) proposals were received, references were checked, and proposals were evaluated
based upon published criteria, including key personnel, quality and reputation, and ability to complete
similar projects, schedule and written plan, safety record, and price Based upon this evaluation, Gage &
Cade Construction, LLC was ranked the highest and determined to be the best value for the City.
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation: 911, 912, 913, 914
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 1,328
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 50
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 154
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 422
Responses from Solicitation: 7
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 15, 2025, this item will be presented to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Gage & Cade Construction, LLC, for the Home Chemicals and Recycling Center
Improvements for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, in a not-to-exceed amount of $614,738.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Gage & Cade Construction, LLC
Bertram, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Delivery of the items will occur within 270 days after receipt of order.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from Solid Waste & Recycling capital project account
660906595.1365.40100. Requisition #173310 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the
amount of $585,465. The budgeted amount for this item is $614,738.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Arturo Garcia, 940-349-8021.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.