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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 6007971 for Project WS-752 with Major Contracting Group for Water System Improvements in Various District Six Neighborhoods of Detroit for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $18,475,000.00 and a term of two (2) 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 July 15, 2026
Item No. 2026-153
Contract No. 6007971 / WS-752
Contractor: Major Contracting Group Inc., 12222 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48227
Contract Amount: $18,475,000.00
Contract Term: Two (2) years
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contract 6007971 / WS-752
Water System Improvements in Various District Six Neighborhoods of Detroit
Major Contracting Group Inc.
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 6007971 for Project WS-752 with Major Contracting Group for Water System Improvements in Various District 6 Neighborhoods of Detroit for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $18,475,000.00 and a term of two (2) years. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION
DWSD Project No. WS-752 is part of an ongoing distribution piping system watermain replacement program. The work consists of replacing and rehabilitating existing water mains at various locations in Detroit. The water mains have a history of frequent breaks and high maintenance cost. Project WS-752 will replace or rehab approximately 35,000 LFT of water main. The work also includes replacement gate valves, fire hydrants, and all ancillary items/components needed for quality installation. Finally, Lead (Pb) water service line replacement work is included in this project. Lead services of one inch and less in diameter are replaced with one-inch copper tube; existing Lead services of 1.5-inches and 2-inches diameter are replaced with copper tube of the same diameter.
This water main replacement contract is one of a continuing series of contracts that replace the old water mains in the City of Detroit having an extensive history of leaks and breaks. The new water mains and associated infrastructure will enhance the integrity of the DWSD Water System and ensure quality service to its customers. To protect the health and safety of our customers, existing Lead water services are being replaced from the new water main all the way to the customer meter.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The objective of the proposed Contract No. 6007971 consists of the following work at Various District Six Neighborhoods of Detroit: Michigan-Martin, Springwells, Central/Southwest, and Hubbard Farms.
The work consists of replacing and lining approximately 35,000 linear feet of existing water main of various sizes, including Gate Valves, Fire Hydrants, and approximately 885 existing Lead water services, and all appurtenances required to complete the work. The Contractor shall exercise and operate line valves up to and including sixteen inches in size under DWSD direct supervision.
The work also consists of Lead Service Line Replacement, both in the ROW and from curb box to the property water meter and will include the coordination between the Contractor and the DWSD Lead Service Line Team. Bidder to coordinate with Lead Service Line Team for interaction and communication with residents, delivery of notices, pitchers and filters to residents, and all other requirements as found in the specifications for Lead Service Line Replacement.
The Bidder agrees that any work including unmarked underground utilities that may be required to complete any specific item shall be considered incidental and no claim for additional compensation will be made. The contractor will be responsible for following DWSD’s Full Lead Service Line Replacement (FLSLR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and specification to remove full LSLs efficiently, effectively, and safely.
All Work shall be performed to the standards and requirements of the local jurisdiction or permitting agency with authority in the right of way where the Work is performed. Any Work performed within the Detroit DPW, Wayne County, or MDOT road jurisdictions shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Detroit DPW, Wayne County, and MDOT authorities respectively.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
This procurement was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) per Requisition 546888, which was fully approved on 5/4/2026. The RFB was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) BidNet website for 29 calendar days 5/13/26 - 6/11/26). MITN published this opportunity to 3971 companies, and 84 firms downloaded the bid package. In addition to posting on MITN, Procurement sent email notices to approximately 72 firms. Three (3) bids were received:
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BIDDER |
Bid Total |
Equalizations |
Equal. Credits Applied |
Equalized Total |
|
Major Contracting Group |
$18,475,000.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
$18,475,000.00 |
|
LGC Global Inc. |
$18,753,442.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
$18,753,442.00 |
|
Inner City Contracting LLC |
$23,473,259.49 |
N/A |
N/A |
$23,473,259.49 |
The evaluation of the bids was based on the lowest bid price. As the apparent low bidder, Major Contracting Group, was evaluated and determined to be responsive. The bid tab and responsiveness evaluation, and Major Contracting Group’s bid was forwarded to the Engineering Division. Therefore, it is recommended that Major Contracting Group be awarded the contract resulting from RFB WS-752 in the amount of $18,475,000.00.
SUMMARY
A. Contract No.: 6007971 / WS-752
B. Contractor: Major Contracting Group
C. Anticipated Contract Term: 2 years
D. Contract Amount: $18,475,000.00
E. Anticipated FY Breakdown:
FY 26-27: $7,000,000.00
FY 27-28: $10,000,000.00
FY 28-29: $1,475,000.00
F. Funding Source: SRF Funds
G. GL String: 5721-20244-487711-617900-900445-30129-0000-000000
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This proposed Contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on July 8, 2026. Per the DWSD Procurement Policy, City Council and Mayoral Review will also be obtained.