Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: August 17, 2021
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 7696 for Fire Hydrant Maintenance; and providing
an effective date (RFP 7696). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The Water Department solicited proposals for Fire Hydrant Maintenance, and after evaluation, the cost of
the contract was determined to be more than anticipated. The department has $350,000 budgeted and
received four proposals ranging in cost from $1.4 to $2.3 million.
During the evaluation process, the Water Distribution staff recommended rejecting all proposals and
utilizing two staff members to complete hydrant maintenance and inspection. This item will not be re-
solicited.
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 August 9, 2021, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends rejection of all proposals for Fire Hydrant Maintenance.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Casey Bowles, 940-349-8489.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.