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 Techline, Inc., through the Lower Colorado River
Authority Contract No. 6941, for the acquisition of electric maintenance, repair, and construction inventory
for Denton Municipal Electric to be stocked in the Warehouse and at Denton Municipal Electric; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8947 – awarded to Techline,
Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider
this item on Monday, December 15, 2025.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The proposed contract is for the supply of electric distribution and transmission maintenance, repair, and
operational supplies, which are used by Denton Municipal Electric (DME). This contract intends to supply
low usage, one-time buy, and specialty items not covered by any current City agreements. The City will
also be able to use this contract to purchase a variety of electric items such as wire, cable, hardware,
connectors, splices, and other supplies used by DME.
The purchase of these incidental supplies is necessary so that DME can construct, operate, and maintain
overhead and underground electric facilities, and provide electric service to new and existing customers.
Items are purchased as needed by the Warehouse and by DME. Based on a historical spend and future
projections, the recommended not-to-exceed for this contract is $6,000,000 for a total five (5) year contract.
Warehouse Electric Total
Fiscal Year 2026 $725,000 $250,000 $975,000
Fiscal Year 2027 775,000 250,000 1,025,000
Fiscal Year 2028 825,000 250,000 1,075,000
Fiscal Year 2029 875,000 250,000 1,125,000
Fiscal Year 2030 925,000 250,000 1,175,000
Contingency 625,000
Total $6,000,000
Pricing obtained through the Lower Colorado River Authority has been competitively bid and meets the
statutory requirements of Texas Local Government Code 271.102.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 12, 2006, City Council approved the interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River
Authority (Ordinance 2006-334).
On December 15, 2025, this item will be presented to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a contract with Techline, Inc., for the acquisition of electric maintenance, repair, and construction
inventory for Denton Municipal Electric to be stocked in the Warehouse and at Denton Municipal Electric,
in a five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Techline, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This is a five (5) year contract. This LCRA contract expires on October 31, 2030.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These items will be funded through the using department’s budget on an as-needed basis. The budgeted
amount for these items is $6,000,000. The City will only pay for services rendered and is not obligated to
pay the full contract amount unless needed.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Cooperative Pricing
Exhibit 3: Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Keith Kading, 940-349-8438.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8339.