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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 6007448 with ETNA Supply Company, Contract 6007449 with Ferguson Waterworks, and Contract 6007450 with Motor City Pipe & Supply; for the as-needed purchase of Repair Clamps of various sizes, for a combined total contract amount not-to-exceed $670,220.00 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 October 15, 2025
Item No.: 2025-228
Terms of ALL Contacts: 10/1/25 - 9/30/26 (1 year)
Combined Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of ALL 3 Contracts: $670,220.00
Contract No.: 6007448
Contractor: ETNA Supply Company
Address: 2158 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
Contract Amount: $ 203,008.75
Contract No.: 6007449
Contractor: Ferguson Waterworks
Address: 24425 Schoenherr Rd., Warren, MI 48089
Contract Amount: $ 304,410.00
Contract No.: 6007450
Contractor: Motor City Pipe & Supply
Address: 12389 Schaefer, Detroit, MI 48227
Contract Amount: $ 162,801.25
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contracts for Repair Clamps of Various Sizes
6007448 ETNA Supply Company
6007449 Ferguson Waterworks
6007450 Motor City Pipe & Supply
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 6007448 with ETNA Supply Company, Contract 6007449 with Ferguson Waterworks, and Contract 6007450 with Motor City Pipe & Supply; for the as-needed purchase of Repair Clamps of various sizes, for a combined total contract amount not-to-exceed $670,220.00 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 Warehouses receive stock, store and issue inventory to various Divisions that support the work of our Field Services, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations. Repair clamps are essential for completion of many DWSD projects and to repair broken water mains through the City of Detroit. It is critical to DWSD operations to keep repair clamps stocked in the event of a water main break, especially during peak seasons. This contract will ensure that operations will avoid emergency spot buys and possible work stoppages, by ensuring the replenishment of stock levels.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
The proposed contracts were initiated through requisition #537440 and approved by Budget on 7/14/25. The contract was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) #537440 and was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) website for 21 calendar days. MITN published this opportunity to 87 companies, and 30 firms downloaded the bid package. Four bids were received. See attached bid tab for the pricing summary.
• ETNA Supply Company
• Ferguson Waterworks
• Motor City Pipe & Supply
• T & N Services Inc
All bidders were evaluated and determined to be responsive and responsible bidders. DWSD is recommending the (3) three lowest bids, per line item, to be awarded these critical inventory items.
All awardees have current clearances, ETNA Supply Company expiring on 4/19/26, Ferguson Waterworks expiring on 12/19/26 and Motor City Pipe & Supply expiring on 11/26/25. Formal contract documents are not required as the Standard Terms & Conditions apply.
SUMMARY
A. Contract Term for All 3 Contracts: 10/1/25 - 9/30/26 (1 year)
B. Contract Total for All 3 Contracts: $670,220.00
C. Contract No.: 6007448
D. Company: ETNA Supply Company
E. Contract Amount: $ 203,008.75
F. Anticipated FY Spend: FY 26-27: $152,256.55
FY 27-28: $50,752.20
G. Contract No.: 6007449
H. Company: Ferguson Waterworks
I. Contract Amount: $ 304,410.00
J. Anticipated FY Spend: FY 26-27: $228,307.50
FY 27-28: $ 76,102.50
K. Contract No.: 6007450
L. Company: Motor City Pipe & Supply
M. Contract Amount: $ 162,801.00
N. Anticipated FY Spend: FY 26-27: $122,100.75
FY 27-28 $ 40,700.25
O. Funding Source: O&M Funds
P. GL String: 5720-00000-000000-150100-000000-00000-0000-000000 - 100% Water
These proposed contracts were presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on October 1, 2025. Per DWSD procurement protocol, no additional approvals are required.