Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
CFO: Antonio Puente, Jr.
DATE: February 18, 2020
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Industrial Power, LLC, for the purchase of two (2)
new rear load refuse trucks for the Solid Waste Department, in accordance with Texas Local Government
Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are necessary to preserve
and protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents are exempt from competitive bidding,
and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 7273 -
awarded to Industrial Power, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $240,451). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (4 - 0).
INFORMATION /BACKGROUND
This request is for the purchase of two (2) new rear load refuse trucks for the Solid Waste Department.
These trucks are smaller (8-yard capacity) Fleet additions to the standard rear load trucks already in use.
The trucks, which are currently available for delivery, are 2020 model New Way bodies mounted on Isuzu
chassis.
In June of 2019, the Solid Waste and Recycling Department implemented a valet program for collecting
garbage & recycling within the Downtown Square and Fry Street areas. Currently, there are 265 carts placed
at various locations throughout the downtown area. The original collection method involved using a pickup
truck with an 18-foot trailer and involved collecting the carts, storing them on the trailer, transporting them
to an off-site compactor for service and returning them to the point of collection. An evaluation of the
process demonstrated that this was not an efficient, safe, and sustainable service model that jeopardized our
commitment to all businesses in the area every 3 to 4 hours or 4 to 5 times daily.
The current service model uses a previously acquired mini rear-load refuse truck to help facilitate the valet
service that does not require a CDL to operate and allows all Solid Waste and Recycling staff to assist as
needed. The pickup truck with trailer set-up used to transport recycling carts does not support timely, safe,
or efficient collection services.
The Solid Waste Department was able to locate two 8-yard rear load trucks that were already built and
available for immediate delivery. The trucks are available through North Texas truck vendor, Industrial
Power, LLC. This request is for approval to purchase two (2) additional mini rear load trucks which are
expected to make a significant impact on the ability to meet service level commitments, and perform tasks
efficiently, effectively and safely.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Section 252.022 of the Local Government Code provides that procurement of commodities and services
that are necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents are
exempt from competitive bidding, shall be awarded by the governing body.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 10, 2020, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Industrial Power, LLC, for the purchase of two (2) mini rear load refuse trucks for
the Solid Waste Department, in a not-to-exceed amount of $240,451.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Industrial Power LLC
Fort Worth, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Delivery of the items will occur within 5 days after receipt of order.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These items will be funded from Solid Waste Department accounts 665042665 and 665043665. Requisition
#145208 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $240,451. The budgeted
amount for this item is $240,451.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: LLC Members
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Terry Kader, 940-349-8729.
Legal point of contact: Mack Reinwand at 940-349-8333.