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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. 6008133 with Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks for the as-needed purchase of various Gate Box Parts, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $569,989.93 and a term of two years. 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 November 18, 2026
Item No.: 2026-240
Contract No.: 6008133
Contractor: Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks
Address: 24425 Schoenherr Rd., Warren, MI 48089
Contract Amount: $569,989.93
Contact Term: 11/23/26-11/22/28 (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 No. 6008133
For various Gate Box Parts
Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks
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. 6008133 with Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks for the as-needed purchase of various Gate Box Parts, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $569,989.93 and a term of two years. 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 is requesting the purchase and delivery of Gate Box Parts. DWSD warehouses secures, stores and issues various parts and supplies from its inventory, including gate box parts. Gate boxes are similar to curb stop boxes, are access points to gate valves that turn water off and on during repairs. The magnetically locatable boxes must be made of an exceptionally strong plastic which protects the valve/utility services by resisting moisture, corrosion, UV and temperature changes. Gate box repair parts aid in extending the life of the boxes by decreasing the replacement of the gate boxes. This contract will serve to replenish stock levels preventing emergency spot buys and possible work stoppage for our Central Warehouse.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
The proposed contract was initiated through requisition #544393 and approved by budget on 8/3/26. The contract was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) #544393 and was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) website for 27 calendar days. MITN published this opportunity to 180 companies, and 33 firms downloaded the bid package. Three bids were received from Core & Main, Ferguson Waterworks and Motor City Pipe & Supply.
See Attached Bid Tab:
All bidders were evaluated and determined to be responsive and responsible bidders. DWSD chose the lowest bidder.
Ferguson has current clearances expiring on 1/29/27. A formal contract document is not required as the Standard Terms & Conditions apply.
SUMMARY
A. Contract No: 6008133
B. Company Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks
C. Contract Term: 11/23/26-11/22/28 (2 years)
D. Contract Amount: $569,989.93
E. Anticipated FY Spend: FY 26-27: $166,247.06
FY 27-28: $284,994.97
FY 28-29: $118,747.90
F. Funding Source: O&M Funds
G. GL String: 5720-00000-000000-150100-000000-00000-0000-000000- 100% Water
This proposed contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on November 4, 2026. Per DWSD procurement protocol, no additional approvals are required.