Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
CFO: Cassey Ogden
DATE: September 20, 2022
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 Johnston Technical Services, Inc., through the
Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-
4792, for the purchase of Microwave Network Equipment and Service for the Water Production
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8075 –
awarded to Johnston Technical Services, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one
(1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Water Production uses microwave radios to communicate with all of its facilities. The type of
communications used with these radios is data or process and access control, city network, phones, and
security camera feeds to the Lake Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant, Lake Lewisville Water Treatment
Plant, and other remote sites which include elevated storage and pump stations. The reliability of this
network is very important for the management of the water treatment process, distribution system pressure,
and water quality. Johnson Technical Services (JTS) has been used by Water Production since 2003 and is
very familiar with the network and equipment.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative
purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. Instead of
competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have
already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. By doing this as a cooperative effort, the combined
purchasing usage of these entities was utilized to realize competitive pricing and reduced administrative
costs of individual bidding.
Year Total
2022 – 2023 $60,000
2023 – 2024 $60,000
2024 – 2025 $60,000
2025 – 2026 1 year extension $60,000
2026 – 2027 1 year extension $60,000
Total for 5 years: $300,000
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Pricing obtained through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network
has been competitively bid and meets the statutory requirements of Texas Local Government Code 271.102.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 28, 2020, Council approved the interlocal agreement with the Department of Information
Resources Purchasing Network (Ordinance 20-196).
On August 22, 2022, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Johnston Technical Services, Inc., for the purchase of Microwave Network
Equipment and Service for the Water Production Department, in a three (3) year, with the option for two
(2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Johnston Technical Services, Inc.
Dallas, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This is an initial three (3) year contract with options to extend the contract for two (2) additional one (1)
year periods, with all terms and conditions remaining the same. This DIR contract expires on May 28, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These products and services will be funded through the using department’s budget on an as-needed basis.
The City will only pay for services rendered and is not obligated to pay the full contract amount unless
needed.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Pricing Sheet
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Brian Smith, 940-349-7627.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.