Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - Catalyst PR
City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: September 22, 2020
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 Catalyst PR, Inc., for the procurement of
disinfectant wipes for various City departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB-BV 7404 – awarded Catalyst PR, Inc., in the 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 $50,000).
INFORMATION /BACKGROUND
This Invitation for Bid for Best Value (IFB-BV) is for the supply of disinfectant wipes to be used by all
City departments to assist in protection against COVID-19, and other common germs, while in their daily
operations. This contract will include 40 count packages of disinfectant wipes, for $4.00 per unit. Within
the past year there has been need to increase the current supply of disinfectant wipes within all City facilities
to better protect the health and safety of both residents and employees of the City of Denton. The Warehouse
will stock the disinfectant wipes to ensure availablity for the City of Denton Departments.
Invitations for Bids for Best Value were sent to 179 prospective suppliers of this item. In addition,
specifications were placed on the Materials Management website for prospective suppliers to download and
advertised in the local newspaper. Twelve (12) bids were received, ten (10) bids met specification
requirements for Line 3 – Disinfectant Wipes were received and evaluated by section based upon published
criteria, including delivery, compliance with specifications, probable performance, and price. Catalyst PR,
Inc., was ranked the highest and determined the best value for the City.
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation: 345-First Aid & Safety Equipment &
Supplies; 465-Hospital & Surgical
Equipment & Supplies; 475-Hospital,
Surgical, & Medical Related Accessories
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 179
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 47
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 13
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 53
Responses from Solicitation: 12
Responses Meeting Specifications: 10
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Catalyst PR, Inc., for the procurement of disinfectant wipes for various City
departments, in the 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 $50,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Catalyst PR, Inc.
Conroe, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This is an initial one (1) year contract with options to extend the contract for four (4) additional one (1) year
periods, with all terms and conditions remaining the same.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These products will funded through department operating budgets on an as needed basis. The City will only
pay for items purchased and is not obligated to pay full contract amount unless needed.
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: Christine Taylor, 940-349-7889.
Legal point of contact: Mack Reinwand at 940-349-8333.