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The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Contract 6007595 (CS-2003) with Sehi Computer Products, Inc., for Computer Hardware and Equipment, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,696,715.00 and a term of five (5) years. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
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Agenda of January 21, 2026
Item No. 2026-11
Contract No.: 6007595 (CS-2003)
Contractor: Sehi Computer Products, Inc., 2930 Bond Street, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Contract Amount: $1,696,715.00
Contract Term: Five (5) years
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contract 6007595 (CS-2003)
Computer Hardware and Equipment
Sehi Computer Products, Inc.
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Marqaicha Welch, Procurement Manager, the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Contract 6007595 (CS-2003) with Sehi Computer Products, Inc., for Computer Hardware and Equipment, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,696,715.00 and a term of five (5) years. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION
The objective of the proposed contract is to provide Information Technology (IT) hardware such as laptops and desktops, as well as packaged software, for the DWSD business units. The Proposed Contract will provide the Department with hardware equipment that is based on an updated life cycle management approach, to extend the useful deployment to of equipment by approximately 4-5 years. The new equipment will support efforts for enhancing security, and supporting business growth by upgrading outdated equipment, streamlining processes, and ensuring compatibility to new and current applications.
This contract replaces aging hardware, enabling new capabilities for team collaboration, ensuring long-term value, and mitigating supply chain risks. With the bidding out of this scope instead of amending existing contracts, the total cost of ownership for this type of equipment has been lowered and aligns technology investments with business goals, enhances efficiency through streamlined processes and vendor management, and provides better financial planning and risk mitigation.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
This procurement was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) per Requisition 539266, which was fully approved by Budget on 8/27/25. The RFB was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) BidNet website for 31 calendar days (10/9/25 - 11/10/25). MITN published this opportunity to 1,150 companies and 180 firms downloaded at least a portion of the bid package. A total of four (4) bids were received:
|
Proposer |
Bid Total |
Equalizations |
Total |
|
Sehi Computer Products, Inc. |
$1,696,715.00 |
$0 |
$1,696,715.00 |
Bids from Malor & Company, IT Devices Online and CDW Government were deemed non-responsible because their bids failed to meet minimum qualifications for the project.
The evaluation of the bids was based on the lowest bid price. As the apparent equalized low bidder, Sehi Computer Products, Inc., was evaluated and determined to be responsive. The bid tab, responsiveness evaluation, and Sehi Computer Products, Inc.’s bid was forwarded to the IT Division. Therefore, it is recommended that Sehi Computer Products, Inc. be awarded the contract resulting from RFB CS-2003 in the amount of $1,696,715.00.
Sehi Computer Products, Inc.’s clearances expire on 3/12/26 and a formal contract document has been sent to the vendor for review and signature.
SUMMARY
A. Contract No.: 6007595 (CS-2003)
B. Contractor: Sehi Computer Products, Inc.
C. Anticipated Contract Term: 5 years
D. Contract Amount: $1,696,715.00
E. Anticipated FY Breakdown:
FY 25: $135,000.00
FY 26: $630,000.00
FY 27: $545,000.00
FY 28: $261,715.00
FY 29: $125,000.00
F. Funding Source: CIP Funds
G. GL String: 5821-20243-497711-644115-900438-30129-0000-000000 - 50% Water
5721-20244-487711-644115-900438-30129-0000-000000
- 50% Sewer
This proposed contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on January 13, 2026. Per the DWSD Procurement Policy, Mayoral Review will also be obtained.