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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. 6006670 with Major League Blasting LLC for Fire Hydrant Blasting Services, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed amount of $2,250,000.00 and a term of three (3) 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 October 16, 2024
Item No.: 2024-193
Contract No: 6006670
Contractor: Major League Blasting LLC
Contractor Address: 5194 155th Ave, Hersey, MI 49639
Contract Total Amount: $2,250,000.00
Contract Term: 10/1/2024-9/30/2027 (Tentative)
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contract No. 6006670
Fire Hydrant Blasting Services
Major League Blasting LLC
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. 6006670 with Major League Blasting LLC for Fire Hydrant Blasting Services, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed amount of $2,250,000.00 and a term of three (3) 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 Operations Division is responsible for the installation and maintenance of DWSD owned and operated fire hydrants. Routine maintenance includes, painting, safety inspections, flushing, etc.… DWSD provides services for approximately 29,881 Fire Hydrants, throughout the City of Detroit.
This contract will provide hydrant blasting (painting). Hydrant painting is an essential maintenance task to protect fire hydrants from corrosion and ensure their visibility for emergency responders. Hydrant painting is critical to hydrant upkeep, ensuring functionality, safety, and aesthetic value in the community.
This contract is designed to service 15,000 hydrants throughout various locations with the city of Detroit.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
Contract 6006670 was initiated through requisition #523468 which was approved by Budget on 7/30/2024. DWSD Procurement procured through a Request for Bids (RFB) #523468 and it was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) for 39 calendar days. MITN published the opportunity to 333 companies subscribing to the relevant NIGP code(s). The RFB was downloaded by 42 firms, and 8 bids were received. The bids were reviewed, which yielded 5 responsive and responsible bidders:
Listed in order from lowest to highest bid pricing
|
Bidder |
Pricing Year 1 |
Pricing Year 2 |
Pricing Year 3 |
|
Major League Blasting |
$96.00 |
$97.00 |
$98.00 |
|
SafeSlide Restoration |
$132.00 |
$138.00 |
$145.00 |
|
MPM Painting LLC |
$190.00 |
$190.00 |
$190.00 |
|
Michigan Tech Partners |
$400.00 |
$405.00 |
$410.00 |
|
Industrial Painting Contractors |
$725.00 |
$775.00 |
$825.00 |
|
Heinrich Painting LLC |
Non-responsible - Vendor did not submit the required bid |
|
Empire Services Group LLC |
Non-responsible - Vendor did not submit the required bid |
|
North Star Painting |
Non-responsive - Vendor did not meet minimum qualifications. |
Heinrich Painting LLC and Empire Services Group LLC was deemed non-responsible due to submittance of incomplete bid packets.
North Star Painting was deemed non-responsive for failure to meet the minimum qualifications.
Based on the information above, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest apparent responsive and responsible bidder, Major League Blasting LLC, in the amount of $2,250,000.00.
Major League Blasting LLC’s insurance is valid, and clearances expire 9/11/2025. A formal contract document is being routed for signatures.
SUMMARY
A. Contract No. 6006670
B. Contractor: Major League Blasting LLC
C. Tentative Contract Term: 10/1/2024-9/30/2027
D. Contract Amount: $2,250,000.00
E. Funding Source: O&M Funds
F. GL Strings:
5720-20167-482431-617900-000209-10680-0000-000000 - 50.5% Water
5820-20178-492431-617900-000230-15826-0000-000000 - 49.5% Sewer
G. Projected Fiscal Year (FY) Contract Expenditures:
FY 24-25: $750,000
FY 25-26: $750,000
FY 26-27: $750,000
This proposed contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on October 2, 2024. Per DWSD procurement protocol, Mayoral Review approval will also be obtained.