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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 6007166, with Etna Supply Company and DWSD Contract 6007167, with Progressive Plumbing Supply, to provide copper piping, for a combined total not-to-exceed amount of $1,105,581.40, and a term of 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 May 21, 2025
Item No.: 2025-97
Contract No.: 607166
Contractor: Etna Supply Company, 2158 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
Contract Amount: $556,008.00
Contract Term: 6/1/25 - 5/31/27 (2 years)
Contract No.: 6007167
Contractor: Progressive Plumbing Supply, 31239 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48092
Contract Amount: $549,573.40
Contract Term: 6/1/25 - 5/31/27 (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. 6007166 and 6007167
Copper Pipe
Etna Supply Company
Progressive Plumbing Supply
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 6007166, with Etna Supply Company and DWSD Contract 6007167, with Progressive Plumbing Supply, to provide copper piping, for a combined total not-to-exceed amount of $1,105,581.40, and a term of 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
The DWSD warehouses are responsible for stocking service items for the maintenance and repair of water distribution infrastructure. Soft Type K copper pipe is commonly used to connect water mains and meters and is also used for deep underground water service such as under sidewalks and streets.
DWSD uses Soft Type K copper tubing because it remains free from rusting and is highly resistant to corrosion and scale formation. It is used for underground installations because its thickness helps it withstand the pressure from backfilled earth in trenches and its conductivity enables thawing.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
This procurement was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) per Requisition #530652, which was fully approved by Budget on 1/25/24. The RFB was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) website for 21 calendar days. MITN published this opportunity to 952 companies and 24 firms downloaded the bid package. Four bids were received from ACE Restoration, Etna Supply Company, Motor City Pipe & Supply and Progressive Plumbing Supply. All bidders were determined to be responsible and responsive.
Copper piping is a critical inventory item. DWSD Procurement is recommending awarding contracts to the two lowest bidders: Etna Supply Company and Progressive Plumbing Supply.
Etna Supply Company clearances expire on 4/6/26, and Progressive Plumbing Supply clearances expire on 4/28/26. A formal contract document is not required.
SUMMARY
A. Company: Etna Supply Company
B. Contract No.: 6007166
C. Contract Amount: $556,008.00
D. Anticipated FY Spend: FY 26-27: $23,167.00
FY 27-28: $278,837.00
FY 28-29: $254,004.00
E. Company: Progressive Plumbing Supply
F. Contract No: 6007167
G. Contract Amount: $549,573.40
H. Anticipated FY Spend: FY 26-27: $22,898.89
FY 27-28: $274,786.70
FY 28-29: $251,887.81
I. Contract Term: 6/1/25 - 5/31/27 (2 years)
J. Combined Total Contract Amount: $1,105,581.40
K. Funding Source: O&M Funds
L. GL String:
5720-00000-000000-150100-000000-00000-0000-000000 - 100% (Water)
This proposed contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Subcommittee on May 1, 2024. Per DWSD procurement protocol, Mayoral and City Council approval will also be obtained.