HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: March 24, 2026
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 Closner Equipment Co., Inc., for the acquisition,
rental, maintenance, and repairs of various medium-duty and heavy-duty construction equipment for the
Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 8987 – awarded to Closner Equipment Co., Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2)
additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,168,500.00). The
Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, March 23, 2026.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Enhance Infrastructure and Mobility.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton Fleet Services Department is establishing a contract for the acquisition, rental, repairs,
and maintenance of various medium-duty and heavy-duty construction equipment. Current assets are
utilized by various departments, including Streets, Electric, Water, and Wastewater, to maintain City
operations such as maintenance of streets, water and sewer mains, electrical underground and overhead
power, mowing, and landfill waste management. Existing construction equipment includes, but is not
limited to, asphalt milling machines and pavers, road graders and rollers, and road sweepers. Reliable
equipment is essential for both citizen safety and uninterrupted City services, as any downtime caused by
vehicle malfunctions or acquisition delays can disrupt these services. Having contracts in place will assist
in continued timely repairs and maintenance, allowing for minimized vehicle downtime.
Closner Equipment plays a central role in the existing fleet strategy and is a firm specializing exclusively
in asphalt and concrete paving machinery, offering a large selection of road construction equipment,
alongside comprehensive repair and onsite training services. Leveraging the vendor’s regional presence
also reduces downtime through specialized mobile field service, specialized parts availability, warranty
administration, and technical support for the heavy-duty equipment in the City’s fleet.
Additionally, the proposed contract streamlines the procurement of vehicles and parts, allowing the City to
address both current needs and future growth. The contract supports scalable operations, enabling the City
to adapt to evolving requirements while maintaining high service standards, ensuring public services remain
reliable and efficient. Fleet Services strategizes asset management, including planning for new acquisitions
and asset replacement, integrated within the City’s annual budget process. Additions are based on projected
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department growth, service expansions, or new operational requirements that necessitate increased fleet
capacity. The contract value is based on historical spending levels and includes estimates for future assets
and services.
Estimated Contract Expenses
Category FY 25/26 FY26/27 FY 27/28 FY28/29 FY 29/30 Total
Asset Additions $ - $210,000 $ - $230,000 $ - $440,000
Asset Replacements - 210,000 440,000 450,000 230,000 1,330,000
Repair Services 420,000 440,000 440,000 450,000 450,000 2,200,000
Sub Total $420,000 $860,000 $880,000 $1,130,000 $680,000 $3,970,000
Contingency 21,000 43,000 44,000 56,500 34,000 198,500
Total $441,000 $903,000 $924,000 $1,186,500 $714,000 $4,168,500
Request for Proposals was sent to 801 prospective suppliers, including 47 Denton firms. In addition,
specifications were placed on the Procurement website for prospective suppliers to download and advertised
in the local newspaper. One (1) proposal was received, and references were checked to ensure the vendor
can provide the services requested in the Scope of Work. The proposal was evaluated based upon published
criteria including compliance with specifications, probable performance, and price. Best and Final Offer
(BAFO) was requested from the firm. The department is awarding the contract to Closner Equipment Co.,
Inc.
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation:
913 - (Service Only) - Construction
Services, Heavy (Incl. Maintenance
and Repair Services)
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 801
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 17
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 90
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 247
Responses from Solicitation: 1
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 23, 2026, this item will be presented to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Closner Equipment Co., Inc., for the acquisition, rental, maintenance, and repairs of
various medium-duty and heavy-duty construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department, in a three
(3) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-
exceed amount of $4,168,500.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Closner Equipment Co., Inc.
Schertz, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This is an initial three (3) 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 products and services will be funded through Operating and Capital Fund accounts. The City will
only pay for services rendered and is not obligated to pay the full contract amount unless needed.
Requisitions will be entered on an as-needed basis. The budgeted amount for this item is $4,168,500.
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: Tom Gramer, 940-349-7467.
Legal point of contact: Leah Bush at 940-349-8333.