HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: July 21, 2026
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 9050 for electric substations transformer oil and
breaker SF6 testing for Denton Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date (RFP 9050). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton solicited proposals for transformer oil and breaker SF6 testing for 42 transformers and
160 transmission breakers located across 23 substations in and around the city. The current solicitation
combined two (2) distinct service areas; testing and maintenance into a single scope of work. During the
evaluation process, it became clear that the bundled structure limited competition and did not yield
proposals that fully met the operational and technical needs of the department.
By splitting the scope into two (2) independent solicitations, the department can refine the specifications
for each service, improve clarity, and encourage more competitive and specialized responses. For these
reasons, the department recommends rejecting all current bids and proceeding with a revised approach that
separates testing services from maintenance services into two distinct solicitations.
In accordance with the Local Government Code 252.043, the City Council may reject any and all bids.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On July 13, 2026, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends rejection of all proposals for electric substations transformer oil and breaker SF6 testing
for Denton Municipal Electric.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Brian Walding, 940-349-7600.
Legal point of contact: Leah Bush at 940-349-8333.