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The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve Purchase Order 3091787 with Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. dba Vermeer Midwest to provide (1) one new Directional Drill and Trailer Package, to support DWSD Lead Service Replacement Operations, for a total purchase not-to-exceed amount of $232,260.00. 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 April 15, 2026
Item No.: 2026-72
Purchase Order No.: 3091787
Contractor: Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. dba Vermeer Midwest
Contractor Address: 940 Garden Ln, Fowlerville, MI 48836
Purchase Order Amount: $232,260.00
Contract Term: One-Time Purchase
Delivery Time Frame: approximately 60 days ARO
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Purchase Order 3091054
Provide (1) (1) one new Directional Drill (Vermeer D10X15llI, Vermeer MX1550) and (1) new Drill Trailer Package (Behnke10T Drill Trailer, and DCI F5+ Falcon)
Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. dba Vermeer Midwest
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 Purchase Order 3091787 with Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. dba Vermeer Midwest to provide (1) one new Directional Drill and Trailer Package, to support DWSD Lead Service Replacement Operations, for a total purchase not-to-exceed amount of $232,260.00. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Fleet Operations have requested the (1) one new Directional Drill and (1) new Drill Trailer Package which will support the Maintenance and Repair Sewerage Operations Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Market research shows the Vermeer Directional Drills as the go-to equipment for Utility Providers and Contractors.
DWSD currently has one Vermeer D10X15llI in service and this equipment has proven to be critical in the productivity for the Lead Service Line Replacement Team. This purchase will increase the reliability of the lead service line team's equipment and allow them to run an additional team to increase productivity.
Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. dba Vermeer Midwest is the sole source dealer for Vermeer products, parts, and service repair, and is in Fowlerville, Michigan. They provide equipment for other utility companies such as, DTE and Consumer Energy.
PROCUREMENT METHOD - SINGLE SOURCE
Requisition #544409 was submitted and approved by Budget on 2/20/26. In accordance with Section
7.5.11 of the DWSD Procurement Policy, competitive solicitation is not required for sole source purchases. Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. dba Vermeer Midwest has provided a current sole source letter to DWSD confirming that they are the only firm that can provide the (1) Vermeer D10X15llI, Vermeer MX1550) and (1) new Drill Trailer Package (Behnke10T Drill Trailer, and DCI F5+ Falcon) to DWSD.
Based on the information above, DWSD Procurement recommends the Purchase Order be awarded to Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. dba Vermeer Midwest with a total Purchase Order not-to-exceed amount of $232,260.00.
Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. dba Vermeer Midwest clearances expire 9/26/26 and a formal contract document is not required.
SUMMARY
A. Purchase Order No: 3091787
B. Contractor: Vermeer of Michigan, Inc. dba Vermeer Midwest
C. Total Purchase Order Amount: $232,260.00
D. Funding Source: CIP Funds
E. GL String:
5721-20244-487711-644600-004104-30129-0000-000000 - 100% Water
This proposed Purchase Order was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on April 1, 2026. Per the DWSD procurement protocol, no further approvals are required.