HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: July 14, 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 Titan Utility Services, LLC, for electric utility
specific training for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 9000 – awarded to Titan Utility Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the
option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$1,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Pursue Organizational Excellence and Collaborative and Respectful
Leadership.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify a vendor for electric
utility-specific training. The contract includes 29 courses, with an option for additional classes. The classes
are based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations 1910
and 1926, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, American Public Power Association (APPA)
Safety Manual, National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Public Utility
Commission of Texas (PUCT), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Electric
Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The regulatory requirements for training and implementation of
additional courses by DME ensure the safety of DME’s field operations employees. With this contract in
place, DME will be able to evaluate its employees' proficiency to determine whether they are qualified and
have the knowledge to facilitate repairs and maintenance on the electric grid.
Below is a chart outlining the annual classes offered and the associated cost per course.
Annual Classes Cost Over Course of Contract
HB4150 $102,500.00
3 Part communication 153,750.00
2 of one of the Utility Electrical System classes 225,000.00
OSHA 10 hour 11,250.00
OSHA 30 hour 11,250.00
Electrical Theory 22,500.00
Basic Pole Climbing 100,000.00
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Compliance Classes Planned 360,000.00
Total $986,250.00
Classes Year 1, 3 & 5
NFPA 70E Arc Flash $67,500.00
First Aid/CPR/AED Recurrent 144,000.00
Total $211,500.00
Classes Year 1 & 3
Forklift $39,130.00
Digger Derek 31,500.00
Aerial Lift 31,500.00
Total $102,130.00
Future Regulatory Required, Make Up, Refresher $127,500.00
Contingency 5% 72,620.00
Total $1,500,000.00
Request for Proposals was sent to 1,550 prospective suppliers of this item, including 45 Denton firms. In
addition, specifications were placed on the Procurement website for prospective suppliers to download and
were advertised in the local newspaper. Three (3) proposals were received and evaluated based upon
published criteria, including ability to schedule training, compliance with specifications, probable
performance, and price. Best and Final Offers (BAFO) were requested from the top firm. Based upon this
evaluation, Titan Utility Services, LLC was ranked the highest and determined to be the best value for the
City.
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation:
280, 285, 287, 691, 936, 941, 958,
969, 992
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 1,550
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 41
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 226
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 550
Responses from Solicitation: 3
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 22, 2026, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Titan Utility Services, LLC, for electric utility-specific training for Denton Municipal
Electric, in a one (1) year term, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, for a total of
five (5) years, not to exceed $1,500,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Titan Utility Services, LLC
Tickfaw, LA
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This is an initial one (1) year contract with options to extend for four (4) additional one (1) year periods,
with all terms and conditions remaining the same.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from the Electric Safety & Training account 600110.7820. Requisitions will
be entered on an as-needed basis. The budgeted amount for this item is $1,500,000.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Jeff Brown, 940-349-7189.
Legal point of contact: Leah Bush at 940-349-8333.