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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: April 21, 2026
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 Martinez Architects, LP,
for the architectural design services of Fire Station #10 for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in
the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8376-
004 – Professional Services Agreement for architectural design services awarded to Martinez Architects,
LP, in the not-to-exceed amount of $785,000.00).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Support Healthy and Safe Communities.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Since October 1, 2018, the City has operated under an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton
County Emergency Services District No. 1 to provide fire and emergency medical services to the area in
and around Robson Ranch. This agreement is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2028, after which the
City will assume responsibility for providing these services directly.
At the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting, direction was given to proceed with the design for Fire
Station No. 10. To ensure continued and reliable service delivery to this growing area, the City is planning
the construction of Fire Station No. 10. The station, to be designed under this contract, will be located within
the Landmark development west of I‑35W and north of Robson Ranch Road. Once completed, Fire Station
No. 10 will enhance emergency response capabilities for several key service areas, including but not limited
to Robson Ranch, Country Lakes, and the Landmark development. The current estimated cost of
construction for Fire Station No. 10 is $10,000,000.
The Capital Projects Department is utilizing the approved RFQ 8376 Pre-Qualified List for Professional
Architectural Design Services specializing in Fire Stations. The five pre-qualified firms include: Martinez
Architects, Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Komatsu Architecture, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, and
Brandstetter Carroll. Statement of qualifications of the pre-qualified firms for the Fire Stations category
were re-evaluated based on criteria including overall experience and qualification of the firm, past
performance and relevant experience on similar projects, and availability and experience of the proposed
staff members. Based upon this evaluation, Martinez Architects ranked highest for its substantial experience
regarding fire station structures, current ongoing projects in Texas, and available staff to complete the
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project within the required schedule. Additionally, Martinez Architects has provided design and
construction phase services for many projects similar in size and cost to Fire Station No. 10
Request for Qualifications for state certified engineers for professional architectural services for various
capital infrastructure-related projects within the City of Denton for the Capital Projects Department was
solicited using the City’s formal solicitation process. City Council approved a pre-qualified list of
professional service firms on May 21, 2024 (Ordinance 24-953).
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On May 21, 2024, City Council approved RFQ 8376 for firms for professional architectural services for
various vertical capital infrastructure-related projects within the City of Denton for the Capital Projects
Department (Ordinance 24-953).
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract to Martinez Architects, LP, for the architectural design services of Fire Station #10 for
the Capital Projects Department, in a not-to-exceed amount of $785,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Martinez Architects, LP
Houston, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This design project will be started upon approval, with an estimated completion date of March 1, 2027.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from City Facilities Projects – C.O. account 100499409.1360.20100.
Requisition #174899 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $610,000. The
budgeted amount for this item is $785,000. The remaining amount of $175,000 will be added to the PO
once additional funding is received in October 2026.
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: Seth Garcia, 940-349-8938.
Legal point of contact: Leah Bush, 940-349-8333.