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The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve Amendment No. 2 to DWSD Contract No. 6005967 with Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., for as-needed legal services, by adding $250,000.00 in funding, for a total amended contract not-to-exceed the amount of $750,000.00. 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 January 21, 2026
Item No. 2026-3
Proposed Amendment No. 2
Contract No.: 6005967
Contractor: Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Address: 150 W Jefferson STE 2500, Detroit, MI, 48226
Current Contract Amount: $500,000.00
Proposed Amendment No. 2 Amount: $250,000.00
Proposed New Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00
Contract Term: 1/1/24-12-31-2026
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed Amendment No. 2 to DWSD Contract No. 6005967
To add funds to the contract for as-needed Legal Services
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
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 Amendment No. 2 to DWSD Contract No. 6005967 with Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., for as-needed legal services, by adding $250,000.00 in funding, for a total amended contract not-to-exceed the amount of $750,000.00. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION
Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C. provides legal representation, consultation, and advice to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department on matters or proceedings as may be directed by the DWSD General Counsel. Proposed Amendment No. 2 requests additional funds to continue providing as-needed legal services to support DWSD.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
The DWSD Director approved the award of the initial contract with Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C. in the amount of $250,000.00 on 2/5/2024. Competitive solicitation was not required per item 6 under Judge Cox Order Case No. 77-71100.
Amendment 1 was submitted through requisition #537328, which was approved by Executive Letter 7/10/24. The Amendment requested to add $250,000.00 in funding, for total amended contract not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00. There was no change in scope, terms and conditions or expiring term through 12/31/26.
Proposed Amendment 2 was submitted through requisition #543000, which was approved by Budget 12/19/25. The Amendment requests by adding $250,000.00, for an amended total contract amount not-to-exceed $750,000.00, with no change to the statement of work, term end date or terms & conditions.
Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C. clearances expire on 9/8/26 and the amended contract document is with the Contractor for review & signature.
SUMMARY
A. Contract No.: 6005967
B. Contractor: Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.
C. Contract Term: 12/31/26
D. Initial Contract Amount: $250,000.00
E. Amendment No. 1 Amount: $250,000.00
F. Current Contract Amount: $500,000.00
G. Proposed Amendment No. 2 Amount: $250,000.00
H. Proposed New Total Contract Amount: $750,000.00
I. Funding Source: O&M Funds
J. GL String(s):
5720-20168-483101-613100-000204-10790-0000-000000- 47% Water
5820-20179-493101-613100-000225-15805-0000-000000- 53% Sewer
This amendment was presented to the DWSD Finance Committee on January 13, 2026. Per the DWSD Procurement Policy, no other approvals are required.