A. PUB17-190 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving three (3) year metering software and handheld hardware maintenance for continued vendor support and upgrades for the Meter Data Management System (MDMS) for Denton Municipal Electric Department, which is essential to ensure availability of upgrades, software fixes, and access to knowledge and support resources. Itron, Inc. is the sole-source vendor for continued upgrade, support and maintenance for Itron software and hardware. Therefore this system is available from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 2770 awarded to Itron, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $222,755.97).
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Exhibit 1- Itron Quote
Exhibit 2- Sole Source Letter
B. PUB17-196 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving three (3) year software maintenance for continued vendor support, upgrades, and sustainment services for Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for the Denton Municipal Electric Metering Department, which is essential to ensure availability of upgrades, software fixes, and access to knowledge and support resources. Trilliant Networks, Inc. is the sole-source vendor for continued upgrade, support and maintenance for Trilliant software and infrastructure. Therefore this system is available from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 4485 awarded to Trilliant Networks, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $236,938.13).
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Exhibit 1 - Quote
Exhibit 2 - Sole Source Letter
C. PUB17-197 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract to upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network equipment utilized by Denton Municipal Electric to monitor and control substations, as awarded by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) through the Go DIRect Program, Contract Number DIR-TSO-2542; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor and providing an effective date. (File 6593 awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $292,835.00).
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Exhibit 1 - Presidio Quote
Exhibit 2 - Cisco Systems Quote
Exhibit 3 - General DataTech Quote
Exhibit 4 - Cost Comparison
D. PUB17-202 Consider recommending approval of adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to execute certain amendments to tower leases with Dallas MTA, LP, D/B/A Verizon Wireless and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, or their respective successors, as needed and within the limitations set out herein; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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Exhibit 1 - Proposed Ordinance
E. PUB17-203 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving software maintenance and server patch management services for continued vendor support for Denton Municipal Electric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software modules. It is essential for the City of Denton to keep current subscription and maintenance with the software vendor in order to ensure availability of upgrades, software fixes, and access to knowledge and support resources. Open Systems International, Inc. is the sole-source vendor for continued upgrade, support and maintenance for the SCADA software suite. Therefore this system is available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code, procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 4074 awarded to Open Systems International, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $416,392.22).
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Exhibit 1- Quote
Exhibit 2- Sole Source Letter
F. PUB17-204 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract to purchase VNX Data Storage to increase the Storage Area Network (SAN) for Denton Municipal Electric's server infrastructure, as awarded by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) through the Go DIRect Program, Contract Number DIR-TSO-2634; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor and providing an effective date. (File 6598 awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $128,669.89).
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Exhibit 1 - Presidio Quote
G. PUB17-205 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for Laboratory Services for City of Denton Water and Wastewater Laboratories; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 6383-awarded to Pace Analytical Services, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $250,000).
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Exhibit 1 - EVALUATION 091217
Exhibit 2 - DRAFT CONTRACT PACE ANALYTICAL
H. PUB17-211 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of ERL Tesla 4000 Digital Fault Recorders (DFR) to be installed on specified Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) substations and Denton Municipal Electric substations as mandated by The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). ERLPhase Power Technologies, Ltd. is the sole-source manufacturer and direct seller of the ERL Tesla 4000 Digital Fault Recorder. Therefore this system is available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code, procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 6587 awarded to ERLPhase Power Technologies, Ltd. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $293,216).
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Exhibit 1 - ERL Price Quote
Exhibit 2 - TESLA 4000 Brochure
Exhibit 3 - Sample Event Plots
I. PUB17-212 Consider recommending approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the Denton Municipal Electric Sponsorship Program guidelines and application process.
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Exhibit 1 - Sponsorship Application
Exhibit 2 - DME Sponsorship Resolution
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. PUB17-209 Consider approval of the Public Utilities Board Meeting minutes of September 25, 2017.
A. PUB17-190 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving three (3) year metering software and handheld hardware maintenance for continued vendor support and upgrades for the Meter Data Management System (MDMS) for Denton Municipal Electric Department, which is essential to ensure availability of upgrades, software fixes, and access to knowledge and support resources. Itron, Inc. is the sole-source vendor for continued upgrade, support and maintenance for Itron software and hardware. Therefore this system is available from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 2770 awarded to Itron, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $222,755.97).
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Exhibit 1- Itron Quote
Exhibit 2- Sole Source Letter
B. PUB17-196 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving three (3) year software maintenance for continued vendor support, upgrades, and sustainment services for Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for the Denton Municipal Electric Metering Department, which is essential to ensure availability of upgrades, software fixes, and access to knowledge and support resources. Trilliant Networks, Inc. is the sole-source vendor for continued upgrade, support and maintenance for Trilliant software and infrastructure. Therefore this system is available from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 4485 awarded to Trilliant Networks, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $236,938.13).
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Exhibit 1 - Quote
Exhibit 2 - Sole Source Letter
C. PUB17-197 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract to upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network equipment utilized by Denton Municipal Electric to monitor and control substations, as awarded by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) through the Go DIRect Program, Contract Number DIR-TSO-2542; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor and providing an effective date. (File 6593 awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $292,835.00).
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Exhibit 1 - Presidio Quote
Exhibit 2 - Cisco Systems Quote
Exhibit 3 - General DataTech Quote
Exhibit 4 - Cost Comparison
D. PUB17-202 Consider recommending approval of adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to execute certain amendments to tower leases with Dallas MTA, LP, D/B/A Verizon Wireless and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, or their respective successors, as needed and within the limitations set out herein; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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Exhibit 1 - Proposed Ordinance
E. PUB17-203 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving software maintenance and server patch management services for continued vendor support for Denton Municipal Electric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software modules. It is essential for the City of Denton to keep current subscription and maintenance with the software vendor in order to ensure availability of upgrades, software fixes, and access to knowledge and support resources. Open Systems International, Inc. is the sole-source vendor for continued upgrade, support and maintenance for the SCADA software suite. Therefore this system is available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code, procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 4074 awarded to Open Systems International, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $416,392.22).
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Exhibit 1- Quote
Exhibit 2- Sole Source Letter
F. PUB17-204 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract to purchase VNX Data Storage to increase the Storage Area Network (SAN) for Denton Municipal Electric's server infrastructure, as awarded by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) through the Go DIRect Program, Contract Number DIR-TSO-2634; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor and providing an effective date. (File 6598 awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $128,669.89).
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Exhibit 1 - Presidio Quote
G. PUB17-205 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for Laboratory Services for City of Denton Water and Wastewater Laboratories; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 6383-awarded to Pace Analytical Services, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $250,000).
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Exhibit 1 - EVALUATION 091217
Exhibit 2 - DRAFT CONTRACT PACE ANALYTICAL
H. PUB17-211 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of ERL Tesla 4000 Digital Fault Recorders (DFR) to be installed on specified Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) substations and Denton Municipal Electric substations as mandated by The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). ERLPhase Power Technologies, Ltd. is the sole-source manufacturer and direct seller of the ERL Tesla 4000 Digital Fault Recorder. Therefore this system is available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code, procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 6587 awarded to ERLPhase Power Technologies, Ltd. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $293,216).
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Exhibit 1 - ERL Price Quote
Exhibit 2 - TESLA 4000 Brochure
Exhibit 3 - Sample Event Plots
I. PUB17-212 Consider recommending approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the Denton Municipal Electric Sponsorship Program guidelines and application process.
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Exhibit 1 - Sponsorship Application
Exhibit 2 - DME Sponsorship Resolution
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. PUB17-209 Consider approval of the Public Utilities Board Meeting minutes of September 25, 2017.