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CITY OF DESOTO
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFQ-2024-018

DUE DATE: July 25, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. Central Time (CT)

BID TITLE: Material Testing for DeSoto McCowan Aquatics & Recreation Center

The City of DeSoto, Texas is accepting sealed qualifications for Material Testing for DeSoto McCowan Aquatics & Recreation Center

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. CT on July 25, 2024. Any qualifications received after 12:00 P.M. on July 25, 2024, regardless of the mode of delivery, shall be returned unopened.

Statement of Work and other qualifications documents can be downloaded from www.publicpurchase.com. The City is not responsible for any vendor’s cost associated with the preparation of qualifications 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 qualificaitons which, in its discretion, is in the best interest of the City of DeSoto.

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Meeting information available on the Board of Trustees webpage at www.desotoisd.org.

The DeSoto Police Department will host a Public Safety Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, July 9, to update the community on key safety issues.

The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the DeSoto City Council Chambers, located at 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting, which will feature presentations on crime statistics, code enforcement, and animal control.

The event aims to provide transparency and foster communication between the police department and the community.

DeSoto Police Chief Joe Costa will lead the meeting, addressing current safety concerns and initiatives.

The event will also be available for live streaming on the city’s official Roku channel, ensuring accessibility for those who cannot attend in person.

For additional information, residents can contact the DeSoto Police Department or visit the city’s official website.

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This year the city of DeSoto hosted the annual Fourth of July celebration at Grimes Park as residents from Lancaster and DeSoto came together for a memorable experience.

More than 13,000 residents from the Best Southwest Cities of DeSoto and Lancaster came together on a sweltering July 4th at DeSoto’s Grimes Park for a joint Independence Day celebration.

The celebration is a cherished tradition that has united the communities for over a decade.

Despite the extreme heat, families and friends gathered in high spirits, participating in an array of festive activities.

The event featured live music from funk and soul legends the Bar-Kays, violin virtuoso Dominique Hammons, the Natural Change Band, and the GoGo Band.

 The event also catered to foodies with food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the night sky, embodying the patriotic spirit of the holiday.

This annual event, alternately hosted by DeSoto and Lancaster, has become a cornerstone of the local communities’ summer festivities.

Residents from both cities eagerly anticipate the celebration each year, coming together to honor the nation’s independence and enjoy a day of camaraderie and fun.

“The bond between our cities and our residents is real and we always look forward to coming together on the Fourth of July with our dear friends from Lancaster to celebrate this wonderful holiday and our deep friendship,” said Rachel L. Proctor, Mayor of the City of DeSoto.

The day’s activities kicked off with a parade featuring local bands, community groups, and decorated floats.

Throughout the afternoon, attendees enjoyed games and contests, while cooling stations provided relief from the intense heat.

“We love to playfully tease each other about whose city has more excitement, but when the Fourth of July rolls around, all that friendly rivalry melts away. We gather together like one big, joyful family, basking in the warmth of each other’s company, said Clyde C. Hairston, Mayor of Lancaster.

“The laughter, shared stories, and the feeling of unity remind us how wonderful it is to come