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 an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of
Bedford, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Bedford and City of
Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8077 – award an
Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Bedford).
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 Bedford and for the City of Bedford 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 Bedford intends to utilize the City of Denton’s RFP 7661- Light Duty Vehicles.
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 Bedford for various goods and
services.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
City of Bedford
Bedford, 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.