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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 No. 6007441 with Ferguson Waterworks, for the purchase of various Gate Box Parts, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $398,750.00 and a term of one year. 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 September 17, 2025
Item No.: 2025-208
Contract No.: 6007441
Contractor: Ferguson Waterworks
Address: 24425 Schoenherr Rd., Warren, MI 48089
Contract Amount: $398,750.00
Terms of the Contacts: 9/23/25-9/22/26 (1 year)
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contracts 6007441
For various Gate Box Parts
Ferguson Waterworks
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 No. 6007441 with Ferguson Waterworks, for the purchase of various Gate Box Parts, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $398,750.00 and a term of one year. The BOWC also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION
DWSD is requesting the purchase and delivery of Gate Box Parts. DWSD warehouses secure, store and issue various parts and supplies from its inventory, including gate box parts. Gate boxes are similar to curb stop boxes and provide access points to gate valves that turn water off and on during repairs. The magnetically locatable boxes must be made of an exceptionally strong plastic which protects the valve/utility services by resisting moisture, corrosion, UV and temperature changes. Gate box repair parts aid in extending the life of the boxes by decreasing the replacement of the gate boxes. This contract will serve to replenish stock levels preventing emergency spot buys and possible work stoppage for our Central Warehouse.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
The proposed contract was initiated through Requisition #535816 and approved by Budget on 7/2/25. The contract was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) 535816 and was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) website for 21 calendar days. MITN published this opportunity to 180 companies, and 33 firms downloaded the bid package. Three bids were received from ETNA Supply Company, Ferguson Waterworks and T & N Services Inc:
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Vendor |
ETNA SUPPLY COMPANY |
FERGUSON WATER WORKS |
T & N SERVICES INC |
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Total |
$ 447,395.00 |
$ 398,750.00 |
$ 401,276.00 |
All bids were evaluated, and Ferguson Water Works was determined to be lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Ferguson Waterworks clearances expire on 12/19/25. A formal contract document is not required as the Standard Terms & Conditions apply.
SUMMARY
A. Company Ferguson Waterworks
B. Contract No: 6007441
C. Contract Term: 9/23/25-9/22/26 (1 year)
D. Initial Contract Amount: $398,750.00
E. Anticipated FY Spend: FY 25-26: $299,062.50
FY 26-27: $99,687.50
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 September 3, 2024. Per DWSD procurement protocol, no additional approvals are required.