Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - Formal Amendment 1City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
INTERIM ACM: Cassey Ogden
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Connect
Technology Group, LLC, amending the contract approved by the City Council on June 2, 2020, in the not-
to-exceed amount of $983,850.00; said first amendment to provide additional structured data cabling
services for construction/renovation projects within existing facilities, and projected new construction for
voice and data communications supporting daily operations; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (RFP 7260 – providing for an additional first amendment expenditure
amount not-to-exceed $245,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,228,850.00).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton has a continuous need for structured communications cabling services for various
construction and renovation projects and miscellaneous cabling projects within existing and future City
facilities.
There have been four (4) previous informal contract price and line items change amendments to the original
contract to cover the increasing costs of materials and parts. The largest cabling efforts estimated in this
contract were anticipated for the police remodel/construction projects. This large project had significant
scope changes which directly impacted this contract. For example, PD construction project management
used this contract for security cabling in addition to standard cabling which wasn’t originally an estimate
consideration. Cabling costs were originally estimated at $212,000.00 however, the cabling costs for both
projects are currently at $412,674.80, representing a 95% increase.
Due to increased material & labor costs, project changes, and the demand for cabling services within City
facilities, the City is requesting to amend the Connect Technology Group, LLC contract and add an
additional $245,000.00 to the authority to spend. This would increase the spending authority on this contract
from the original $983,850.00 to $1,228,850.00 and keep the original period of not more than 5 years.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
On June 2, 2020, City Council approved a contract with Connect Technology Group, LLC, in the not-to-
exceed amount of $983,850 (Ordinance 20-977).
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
RECOMMENDATION
Award Amendment No. 1 with Connect Technology Group, LLC, to continue to provide structured data
cabling services for construction/renovation projects within existing facilities and projected new
construction for voice and data communications supporting daily operations, in a not-to-exceed amount of
$245,000, for a total amended contract amount of $1,228,850.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Connect Technology Group, LLC (CTG)
Carrollton, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This contract expired on June 2, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded the using department’s budget on an as-needed basis. Requisitions will be
entered as needed. The total amount of this contract is $1,228,850. 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: Original Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3: LLC Members
Exhibit 4: Ordinance and Amendment 1
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Leisha Meine, 940-349-7823.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.