Denton Ionwave #9069 Addendum 3

Denton Municipal Electric Utility Seeks Third-Party Warehouse and Distribution Partner for Electric Utility Materials

The City of Denton, through its Denton Municipal Electric Utility (DME), is seeking a third-party warehouse alliance to manage procurement, inventory, and distribution of electric utility construction materials and equipment. - Government Buyer: - City of Denton, Denton Municipal Electric Utility (DME) - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Howard Industries - Hitachi Energy - Eaton - General Electric - Central Moloney - Products Requested: - Pad-mounted transformers in a wide range of KVA ratings (15 KVA to 2500 KVA) and electrical configurations (e.g., 208Y/120, 480Y/277) - Specific part numbers include: 28586110, 28586140, 28586050, 28586065, 28586115, 28586080, 28586085, 28586120, 28586145, 28586034, 28586055, 28586070, 28586150, 28586090, 28586165, 28586036, 28586155, 28586035, 28586095, 28586160, 28586125, 28586175, 28586100, 28586130, 28586040, 28586105, 28586135, 28586075, 28586045 - Electric distribution construction materials (as detailed in Exhibit A) - Safety equipment and dielectrically insulated tools for field crews - Services Requested: - Comprehensive warehouse management and operations, including procurement, inventory management, and distribution - 24/7 emergency and storm response support - Jobsite delivery, kitting, labeling, and proof of delivery - Material disposal and refurbishment, including handling of PCB transformers and recycling - Integration with IBM Maximo and other utility accounting systems (SEDC, NISC, PCS) - Performance reporting and web-based access to inventory/order status - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must purchase select items from DME's existing inventory and maintain a central warehouse within 100 miles of Denton - Must be able to handle critical/long-lead items and manage transitions between warehouse sites - Must provide timely delivery, including for emergencies and storms - Must comply with technical standards (IEEE, NEMA, ANSI, DOE) for pad-mounted transformers - Preference for OEMs listed above, with Howard Industries preferred - Estimated annual spend is $12M–$25M, with current inventory valued over $52M - Evaluation based on cost, delivery, experience, and organizational capability

Description

The City of Denton is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals or businesses to provide warehouse services for its Electric Utility department. The scope includes procurement and warehouse operations, inventory management, delivery of electric distribution construction materials, emergency response capabilities, and integration with the City's asset management system. The awarded contractor will manage multiple warehouse facilities, consolidate inventory, and provide innovative, cost-effective solutions to meet municipal challenges. Proposals must include detailed plans covering project management, methodology, staffing, cost, and performance measures.

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