Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Denton Municipal Electric
CM/ ACM: Bryan Langley
Date: October 23, 2017
SUBJECT
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Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff with direction concerning the approval of RFP #6518 and recommend award of a contract for the purchase of Underground Electric Installation Services for Denton Municipal Electric (DME); providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing for an effective date (RFP #6518- three Year Contract for Underground Electric Installation Services to FX5 Construction & Excavation, Inc., in a contracted amount not to exceed $6,000,000).
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BACKGROUND
The City has utilized contractors for the installation of underground utilities since February 2000. Due to the rapid rate of growth in Denton and the City's desire to install underground facilities in all new subdivisions and in locations that meet economic feasibility, the City began letting contracts for this type of work. This solicitation is in compliance with State law and is intended to replace the expired agreement let under RFP #5567.
RFP #6518 includes labor, equipment, tools, supervision, as well as all administrative and insurance costs incurred by the contractor, necessary to complete installations of underground electric installation services under the direction of DME and City staff. DME will provide all permanent electric materials installed by the contractor. Anticipated work will be performed for underground construction in residential subdivisions, commercial and industrial developments, exit feeders for new substations, and overhead conversion projects. This agreement does not guarantee a minimum amount or value of construction work. Any work will be tasked under the contract on an as-needed basis as determined by DME and/or the City of Denton.
Requests for Proposals were sent to 325 prospective suppliers of this item. In addition, specifications were placed on the Materials Management website for prosp...
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