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 Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services relating to the Woodrow Multimodal Improvements
Project for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-017 – Professional Services Agreement for
engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$408,500.00).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Enhance Infrastructure and Mobility.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton received funding from the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) in 2024
through the Transportation Reinvestment Program (TRiP) grant cycle. The grant was submitted to provide
funding for planning, design, and construction of continuous multimodal improvements along Woodrow
Lane between East McKinney Street and the A-Train Rail Crossing near Spencer Road, also known as the
“Woodrow Lane Multimodal Improvements Project”. This approved project was executed by DCTA on
March 26, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $850,000.
On December 3, 2025, a traffic analysis was completed by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., providing
existing and projected traffic volumes and the feasibility of future pedestrian facilities. Based on these
findings, Kimley-Horn provided a Professional Services Agreement for project design in the amount of
$408,500. This project will install a pedestrian trail along the east side of South Woodrow Lane between
the Denton Katy Trail and East McKinney Street.
The Traffic Engineering and Capital Projects Departments are utilizing the approved RFQ 8377 Pre-
Qualified List for Professional Engineering Services specializing in Transportation Services. The seven (7)
pre-qualified firms for the project included: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., CONSOR Engineers, LLC,
Halff Associates, Inc., Westwood Professional Services, Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., HDR Engineering,
Inc., and Olsson, Inc. Statement of qualification of the pre-qualified firms for the Transportation Services
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, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. ranked highest due to the
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quality of work demonstrated by their experienced professionals on previous sidewalk and trail projects
within the City. Their selection also ensures project continuity, as Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,
completed the initial feasibility study.
Request for Qualifications for architectural firms for professional engineering services for various vertical
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 February 20, 2024 (Ordinance 24-276).
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 20, 2024, City Council approved RFQ 8377 for state-certified engineers for professional
engineering services for various capital infrastructure-related projects within the City of Denton for the
Capital Improvements Department (Ordinance 24-276).
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services relating to
the Woodrow Multimodal Improvements Project for the Capital Projects Department, in a not-to-exceed
amount of $408,500.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Estimated design completion is Q2 of 2027.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from Transportation Services account 360244446 and is reimbursable through
the Denton County Transportation Authority Reinvestment Program. Requisition #174947 has been entered
into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $408,500. The budgeted amount for this item is
$408,500.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance & Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Megan Davidson, 940-349-8111.
Legal point of contact: Leah Bush at 940-349-8333.