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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. 6007005 with Groundwork 0, LLC, a piggyback off the City of Detroit Contract No 6006718, for Network/Voice Equipment and Software Purchases, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00 and a term of (2) two years, (7) seven months and (4) four days. This also authorizes the Director to take such other actions as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
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Agenda of March 17, 2025
Item No. 2025-52
Contract No.: 6007005
Contractor: Groundwork 0, LLC (DBB, DHB, DSB)
Address: 2000 Brush St., Ste. 262, Detroit, MI 48226
Contract Amount: $300,000.00
Contract Term: 4/1/25 - 11/04/27
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contract No. 6007005
Network/Voice Equipment and Software Purchases
Groundwork 0, 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 approve DWSD Contract No. 6007005 with Groundwork 0, LLC, a piggyback off the City of Detroit Contract No 6006718, for Network/Voice Equipment and Software Purchases, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00 and a term of (2) two years, (7) seven months and (4) four days. This also authorizes the Director to take such other actions as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
The City of Detroit’s Information Technology Department (DoIT) entered a contract with Groundwork 0, LLC to supply Network/Communications Equipment and Services for all the City’s telecommunications in November 2024. As DWSD and DoIT share critical segments of a common network infrastructure; utilizing the same vendor has been effective and improves management of the network backbone, wireless infrastructure and voice services. The network equipment is connected to the City’s AT&T managed services. The network will be supported and managed by DoIT in conjunction with infrastructure personnel at DWSD.
The DWSD Information Technology Department needs new or additional infrastructure related equipment and services for improving the dependability of the network, wireless infrastructure and phone system, which is aligned to an asset lifecycle plan. Optimizing the network lifecycle to an optimum replacement timeline requires upgrading a significant portion of the network infrastructure every year. This ensures DWSD uses modern technology that improves reliability, performance and cyber-security posture.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
The City of Detroit’s existing contract with Groundwork 0 (Contract 6006718) was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) #184944 for Network/Voice Equipment and Software Purchase Contract. The contract was awarded to Groundwork 0, LLC and was approved by City Council on 11/19/2024.
DWSD Procurement confirmed that the vendor has agreed to the request to piggyback off the City’s contract and confirmed that the DWSD work will not significantly change, alter or remove from their ability to provide services to the City of Detroit.
This Contract was initiated through requisition 531063 which was approved by Budget on 2/18/25. Groundwork 0 clearances expire 11/12/25 and insurance is current. Vendor has current CRIO certifications as a Detroit Based Business (DBB), Detroit Headquartered Business (DHB) and Detroit Small Business (DSB). Per procurement protocol, no additional approvals are required. A formal contract document is being sent to the vendor for review and signature.
SUMMARY
A. Contract No.: 6007005
B. Contract Amount: $300,000.00
C. Contract Term: 4/01/2025 - 11/04/2027
D. Funding Source: CIP Funds
E. GL Strings (CIP)
5721-20244-487711-617400-900429-30129-0000-000000 50% - Water
5821-20243-497711-617400-900429-30129-0000-000000 50% - Sewer
F. Projected Fiscal Year (FY) Contract Expenditures:
FY 24-25: $100,000.00
FY 25-26: $100,000.00
FY 26-27: $100,000.00
This contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on March 5, 2025. Per the DWSD Procurement Policy, no other approvals are required.