HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: May 19, 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 contract with BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the
construction of the Baker Offsite Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch
Road from Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8833 – awarded to BRCT LLC, dba
Black Rock Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,719,616.55). The Public Utilities Board will
consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Enhance Infrastructure and Mobility.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The Baker Offsite Sewer Project is a component of the 2024 Wastewater Master Plan. The project includes
the installation of approximately 9,114 linear feet of sewer line along Masch Branch Road, extending from
Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road. This improvement supports efficient and sustainable wastewater
management, protects public health and safety, and strengthens the City’s wastewater treatment and
conveyance infrastructure to accommodate projected population growth over the next 25 years.
On December 16, 2025, City Council approved a development agreement for cost-sharing between the City
of Denton and RM Squared Denton LLC and Baker 35 LLC for the Baker Offsite Sewer Project. To
expedite delivery of the city sewer line, the developer engaged Kimley-Horn & Associates to complete
design and engineering services for the project. The Developer has also funded the associated design and
engineering costs for the City sewer line in advance of construction.
The Baker Offsite Sewer Project has a total project construction cost of $2,719,616.55. This estimate
includes a $2,590,111 total base proposal amount and a 5% contingency of $129,505.55. 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.
Invitation for Bids was sent to 1,275 prospective suppliers, including 75 Denton firms. In addition,
specifications were placed on the Procurement website for prospective suppliers to download, and
advertised in the local newspaper. Ten (10) bids were received, with nine (9) bids meeting specifications.
The lowest bid was received by BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation: 911, 912, 913
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 1,275
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 41
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 156
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 398
Responses from Solicitation: 10
Responses Meeting Specifications: 9
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 16, 2025, City Council approved a development agreement between the City of Denton and
RM Squared Denton LLC and Baker 35 LLC (Ordinance 25-2155).
On May 18, 2026, this item will be presented to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Baker Offsite
Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch Road from Hampton Road to Jim
Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department, in a not-to-exceed amount of $2,719,616.55.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction
Mansfield, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval, with a completion date of Q3 2027
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from a combination of the accounts listed below.
North Masch Branch Sewer 640527541.1360.40100 $550,000.00
Masch Sewer Line Replacement 640549545.1360.40100 $2,040,111.00
Requisition #175262 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $2,590,111.
The budgeted amount for this item is $ 2,719,616.55.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Sheldon Gatewood, 940-349-7423.
Legal point of contact: Leah Bush at 940-349-8333.