HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - Amendment 1City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: February 17, 2026
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Construction Manager at Risk Preconstruction
Agreement between the City of Denton and Archer Western Construction, LLC, amending the contract
approved by City Council on September 30, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00; said first
amendment to acquire and assemble the equipment for the required pilot study for the Ray Roberts Water
Treatment Plant Expansion Project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 8590 – providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed
$1,315,293.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,815,293.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 - 0).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Enhance Infrastructure and Mobility.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant (RRWTP), constructed in 2002, currently treats approximately 20
million gallons per day (MGD) using conventional treatment processes. As Denton’s residential,
commercial, and industrial growth continues, demand for treated water is increasing beyond the plant’s
existing capacity. To address this need, RRWTP is undergoing major expansion.
On September 30, 2025, City Council approved a contract with Archer Western Construction to provide
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the expansion project. The project is financed through
a low‑interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) under the State Water
Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) program.
The expansion will add an advanced treatment facility that incorporates a parallel ultra-filtration membrane
system and inclined plate settlers. While both technologies are well-established in the water treatment
industry, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires a pilot study to verify their
performance using the RRWTP’s actual raw water source.
The pilot study was originally planned to be included within the CMAR Construction Phase Services.
TWDB determined that the pilot study is a planning‑related activity necessary to inform design, rather than
a construction activity. Based on this guidance, staff is proposing an amendment to the Pre‑Construction
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Services contract to authorize the CMAR to procure, receive, assemble, disassemble, and return the pilot
systems. Completing the pilot study on schedule is essential to maintaining the overall project timeline.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 30, 2025, City Council approved a contract with Archer Western Construction, LLC, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000 (Ordinance 25-1704).
On February 9, 2026, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award amendment No. 1 with Archer Western Construction, LLC, to acquire and assemble the equipment
for the required pilot study for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project, in a not-to-exceed
amount of $1,315,293, for a total amended contract amount of $2,815,293.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Archer Western Construction, LLC
Irving, TX
SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES
The Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant expansion provides the capacity increases needed to match current
and projected future demand. The expansion includes new processes that maintain and exceed the Texas
Commission of Environmental Quality requirements. Using membrane technology and other upgrades
ensures public health and safety and enhances drinking water quality.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
The RRWTP Expansion project is currently in the pre-construction design phase and has a projected
construction completion date of Q2 2030.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from Water Utilities account 630574508.1365.20100. Purchase Order
#212427 will be revised to include the first amendment amount of $1,315,293. The total amended amount
of this contract is $2,815,293.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Original Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Amendment No. 1
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Katherine Koch, 940-349-8419.
Legal point of contact: Leah Bush at 940-349-8333.