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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 6007029 with Ferguson Water Works for the as-needed purchase of various sized ductile piping; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $455,105.52 and a term of two years. The BOWC 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 March 19, 2025
Item No.: 2025-55
Contract No.: 6007029
Contractor: Ferguson Water Works
Address: 24425 Schoenherr Rd., Warren, MI 48089
Contract Amount: $455,105.52
Contract Term: 4/1/25-3/31/27 (2 years)
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contracts 6007029
For various sized Ductile Pipe
Ferguson Water Works
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 6007029 with Ferguson Water Works for the as-needed purchase of various sized ductile piping; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $455,105.52 and a term of two years. The BOWC also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION
The DWSD Warehouses stock various sizes of Ductile Pipe. Ductile pipe is used by field crews when servicing the community, to address water main breaks and replacement of aged piping. This pipe is a critical inventory item. This contract will help DWSD maintain stock levels to prevent emergency spot buys and possible work stoppage.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
The proposed contract was initiated through requisition #527750 and approved by budget on 11/18/24. It was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) #5527750 and was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) website for 22 calendar days. MITN published this opportunity to 80 companies and 16 firms downloaded the bid package. DWSD only received responses on the 18 feet Ductile Pipe so we will award these at this time and re-bid for the 20 feet pipe at a later date. Two bids were received.
See attached bid tab for the pricing summary.
• EJ USA Inc.
• Ferguson Water Works
Both bidders were evaluated and determined to be responsive and responsible bidders. DWSD chose the lowest bidder per line items. Ferguson Water Works clearances expire on 12/19/25. A formal contract document is not required as the DWSD procurement Standard Terms & Conditions apply.
SUMMARY
A. Company: Ferguson Water Works
B. Contract No: 6007029
C. Contract Term: 4/1/25-3/31/27 (2 years)
D. Contract Amount: $455,105.52
E. Anticipated FY Spend: FY 25-26: $56,888.19
FY 26-27: $227,552.76
FY 27-28: $170,664.57
F. Funding Source: O&M Funds
G. GL String: 5720-00000-000000-150100-000000-00000-0000-000000- 100% Water
This proposed contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on March 5, 2025. Per DWSD procurement protocol, no additional approvals are required.