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Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton _____________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DEPARTMENT: Procurement ACM: Cassey Ogden DATE: June 4, 2024 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 Aerowave Technologies, LLC, for the Aerowave In-Cab Radio subscription for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which 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; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8536 – awarded to Aerowave Technologies, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $122,850.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0). STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This action supports Key Focus Area: Pursue Organizational Excellence and Collaborative and Respectful Leadership. INFORMATION/BACKGROUND The Solid Waste and Recycling Department recently acquired 98 in-cab radios and 20 handheld radios in February 2024. The primary objective behind this procurement is to bolster operator safety while enabling seamless hands-free communication. The radios will be securely installed within our equipment, providing a hands-free communication solution. Leveraging LTE technology for connectivity ensures reliable and robust communication channels. The radios require a monthly subscription to operate and assign radio operators, channels, and communication between radios. The contract to purchase the equipment with Aerowave was procured through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 696-23 but the monthly subscription was not included. The subscription host Motorola does not engage in direct sales to customers. Aerowave serves as the radio supplier and is the sole provider of the subscription. Section 252.022 of the Local Government Code provides that procurement of sole source commodities and services are exempt from competitive bidding, if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body. City Hall 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.cityofdenton.com Project Description Estimated 3-Year Expenditure Premiere Support Year 1 $39,000 Premiere Support Year 2 39,000 Premiere Support Year 3 39,000 Contingency for additional support hours 5,850 Total $122,850 PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS) On February 21, 2024, City Council awarded a contract to Aerowave Technologies, LLC, in the not-to- exceed amount of $79,500 (Ordinance 24-277). On May 20, 2024, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDATION Award a contract with Aerowave Technologies, LLC, for the Aerowave In-Cab Radio subscription for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, in a one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $122,850. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS Aerowave Technologies, LLC Lewisville, TX ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT This is an initial one (1) year contract with options to extend the contract for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, with all terms and conditions remaining the same. FISCAL INFORMATION These services will be funded from Solid Waste account 665229585.1365.30100. Requisition #164686 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $39,000. The budgeted amount for this item is $122,850. EXHIBITS Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2: Ordinance and Contract Respectfully submitted: Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100 Purchasing Manager For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Brandi Neal, 940-349-8027. Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.