HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Amendment 1City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: August 18, 2026
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Our Daily
Bread, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on March 21, 2023, in the not-to-exceed
amount of $1,040,803.00; said first amendment to provide additional funding for charges through the
contract term for the Ready to Work Program for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7988 – providing for an additional
first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $260,200.00, with the total contract amount not-to-
exceed $1,301,003.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Strengthen Community and Quality of Life.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton operates a landfill located at 1527 South Mayhill Road under Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality permit MSW-1590B. This permit requires, among other things, that the City
maintains equipment and personnel sufficient to complete compliance efforts, including, but not limited to,
site maintenance, litter collection, and traffic spotting activities. The City maintains permanent positions to
complete these duties. These positions also serve as entry-level, career ladder positions wherein these
employees are trained to operate landfill equipment, and when positions are available, they become eligible
to promote into the open positions.
In June 2021, the City of Denton published a Request for Proposal to identify local non/not-for-profit
organizations offering job training and placement programs for people experiencing homelessness who
could help the City fill vacant positions and reduce workforce shortages. The purpose of this contract
between the City and Our Daily Bread (ODB) is to provide a dedicated labor force to the City of Denton
and create opportunities for community members to exit homelessness through training, counseling, and
the promise of defined, consistent income. The program develops a pool of trained, reliable individuals who
are eligible to apply for permanent positions within the City of Denton.
Performance results of this contract have demonstrated a great benefit. Since the inception of the contract,
the Solid Waste and Recycling Department has hired five (5) participants through the program. These
individuals are preparing for advanced roles within the department.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
The City’s contract with Our Daily Bread expires on March 21, 2028; however, the not-to-exceed (NTE)
amount will be exhausted within ten months due to additional departments, including Animal Services and
Fleet, utilizing this great program and accelerating the spend against the NTE amount. In addition to this
contract amendment, the Solid Waste Department is preparing to initiate a new Request for Proposal. The
additional funding requested by this amendment will allow time to procure a new contract.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSION)
On March 21, 2023, City Council approved a contract with Our Daily Bread Inc., in the not-to-exceed
amount of $1,040,803 (Ordinance 23-583).
On August 10, 2026, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award Amendment No. 1 with Our Daily Bread, Inc., to provide additional funding for charges through the
contract term for the Ready to Work Program for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, in a not-to-
exceed amount of $260,200, for a total amended contract amount of $1,301,003.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Our Daily Bread, Inc.
Denton, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This contract will expire on March 3, 2028.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from the Solid Waste and Recycling account 660800.7879. Requisitions will
be entered on an as-needed basis. The total amended amount of this contract is $1,301,004.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Original Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Amendment 1
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Arturo Garcia, 940-349-8021.
Legal point of contact: Leah Bush at 940-349-8333.