Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: January 26, 2021
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
with the City of Midlothian, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize City of
Denton contracts for the purchase of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7590 – award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with the City of Midlothian).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code authorizes respective participating governments to enter into
agreements for the purchase of goods and services. The attached agreement is an authorization for the City
of Denton to participate in contracts awarded by the City of Midlothian and for the City of Midlothian to
participate in contracts awarded by the City of Denton. The contract will remain in effect until terminated
by either party.
This Agreement will allow both entities to utilize contracts for goods and services competitively solicited
by the other party to the contract. The solicitation process followed by both entities meets all statutory
procurement requirements per Local Government Code 271.102. Upon approval of the Agreement, the City
of Denton intends to utilize the City of Midlothian’s RFP 2020-28 EMS Fire Department Medical Supplies.
Section 791 of the Government Code requires that all Cooperative Agreements must be authorized by the
governing body, regardless of the dollar amount.
RECOMMENDATION
Award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Midlothian for various goods and
services.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
City of Midlothian
Midlothian, TX
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This Agreement is effective upon approval by the City of Denton and will remain in effect until terminated
by either party.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Each future acquisition, based on the Agreement, will follow the City of Denton fiscal verification policy
and be charged to the appropriate budget account.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance and Interlocal Agreement
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.