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CITY OF DESOTO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFP-2024-010

DUE DATE: January 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM

BID TITLE: BMX TRACK OPERATOR

The City of DeSoto, Texas is accepting sealed proposals for BMX Track Operator

Sealed proposals will be received and time stamped at the Action Center located at 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115 until 12:00 P.M. on January 29, 2024. Any proposals received after 12:00 P.M. on January 29, 2024, regardless of the mode of delivery, shall be returned unopened.

Solicitation and other proposal documents can be downloaded from www.publicpurchase.com or requested from the Purchasing Division via email BRidings@desototexas.gov. The City is not responsible for any vendor’s cost associated with the preparation of proposal documents.

The City of DeSoto reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or part, to waive any informality in any proposal or accept proposals which, in its discretion, is in the best interest of the City of DeSoto.

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CITY OF DESOTO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFQ-2024-009

DUE DATE: February 2, 2024 at 12:00 P.M.
BID TITLE: SUPERVISORY CONTROL & DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SUPPORT

The City of DeSoto, Texas is accepting sealed qualifications for Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Support

Sealed qualifications will be received and time stamped at the Action Center located at 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115 until 12:00 P.M. on February 2, 2024. Any qualifications received after 12:00 P.M. on February 2, 2024, regardless of the mode of delivery, shall be returned unopened.

Solicitation and other qualification documents can be downloaded from www.publicpurchase.com or requested from the Purchasing Division via email BRidings@desototexas.gov. The City is not responsible for any vendor’s cost associated with the preparation of qualification documents.

The City of DeSoto reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications, in whole or part, to waive any informality in any qualifications or accept qualifications which, in its discretion, is in the best interest of the City of DeSoto.

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Notice is hereby given that applications for a place on the City of DeSoto Regular Election ballot for the May 4, 2024. Election may be filed during the following time:

Filing Dates and Times:
Start Date: January 17, 2024 End Date: February 16, 2024

Office Hours: 9 am – 12 noon, 1 pm – 4:30 pm (February 16, 2024 office will close at 5pm)

Physical address for filing applications in person or mail for place on the ballot:

Office of the City Secretary
City of DeSoto – City Hall
211 E. Pleasant Run Road
DeSoto, Texas 75115
972-230-9664 – office
972-230-5793 – fax
athomas@desototexas.gov

Applications may be faxed or emailed utilizing the information listed above.
Alicia Thomas, City Secretary
Printed Name of Filing Officer

Date Posted
December 15, 2023 by 5:00pm

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The arctic storm has impacted area trash collection throughout DFW. Here’s the most recent info on when your trash will be collected, weather permitting.

Arlington Trash Collection

Due to the current weather conditions, Republic Services has suspended residential trash and recycling collection for Monday, Jan. 15. Any uncollected trash will be collected on the next regular service day Thursday, Jan. 18. Recycling collection will be postponed until Monday, Jan. 22. Republic Services will continue to monitor weather and road conditions for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Additionally, the Arlington Landfill closed at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15 for the day because of weather conditions. Please check the City of Arlington’s social media accounts for updates.

Cedar Hill Trash Schedule-Monday’s Collection Moved To Wednesday

WM has shared that they are not able to service trash and recycling in Cedar Hill today (Monday) because of road conditions. Monday’s collection will be services on Wednesday. Sign up for trash updates and alerts at cedarhilltx.com/882/Trash-Recycling-Services.

DeSoto Trash Collection Moved To Tuesday

From the City of DeSoto: Due to the weather and road conditions, Republic Services has canceled residential garbage collection for tomorrow (Monday).

The initial game plan is for Monday’s residential trash pickup to be shifted to Tuesday, weather permitting. Republic Services will monitor the weather and the roads on Monday and will reassess and advise then if a Tuesday pickup is possible.

We will be in regular contact with Republic Services and will advise on Monday what the trash service situation will be for Tuesday and the rest of the week.

Debido al clima y las condiciones de las carreteras, Republic Services ha cancelado la recolección de basura residencial de DeSoto el lunes. El plan inicial es que las recogidas residenciales del lunes se cambien al martes, si el tiempo lo permite. Republic evaluará las condiciones y avisará el lunes.

Glenn Heights Trash Collection

No collection on Monday due to weather. Please visit: https://www.communitywastedisposal.com/ for updates.

Grand Prairie Trash Collection

Due to hazardous conditions, Republic Services is discontinuing Commercial and Industrial garbage collection service for today. This means that garbage services will shift by one day, similar to the holiday schedule.

DeSoto Warming Station Opens Monday January 15

The City of DeSoto will make a warming station available to residents on Monday, January 15, and Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 8 am until 5 pm at the DeSoto Recreation Center, 211 E Pleasant Run Rd, in DeSoto.

Glenn Heights Warming Center Opens January 14

Opening at 6pm on Sunday until further notices, located at the Glenn Heights Family Center, 1932 Sotuh Hampton Rd.

Grand Prairie Warming Center Opens Sunday, Jan. 14, at 7:00 a.m.

As the cold weather sets in, we are committed to ensuring the safety and warmth of our #gptx residents. Starting Sunday, Jan. 14, at 7:00 a.m., a 24/7 warming center will be operational at the Public Safety Building, 1525 Arkansas Lane, for all residents. This service will continue until weather conditions improve.

Please note the following important information:

• Transportation to the center is not provided.
• Only service animals are permitted; unfortunately, other pets cannot be accommodated.
• Sleeping bags and cots are not allowed inside the center.
• Residents are encouraged to bring chargers for their electronic devices.
• Water will be provided on-site. Feel free to bring your own food.

Dallas Temporary Inclement Weather Shelter Activated

January 2024 Activated TIWS Location–

Fair Park Grand Place

3701 Grand Ave.

Dallas, TX, 75210

Inclement weather sheltering has been activated, Saturday, January 13, through Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Official intake hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily thereafter, until the inclement weather triggers are no longer met.* These hours may be extended based on inclement weather triggers. Inclement weather sheltering (IWS) will be activated until the inclement weather triggers are no longer met. Triggers are based on the National Oceanic and Atmo