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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 6007258 (WS-741A) with Major Contracting Group, Inc. for Water System Improvements; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $12,898,000.00 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 November 19, 2025
Item No. 2025-262
Contract No.: 6007258 (WS-741A)
Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc., 12222 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48227
Contract Amount: $12,898,000.00
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 6007258 (WS-741A)
Water System Improvements
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 6007258 (WS-741A) with Major Contracting Group, Inc. for Water System Improvements; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $12,898,000.00 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-741A is part of an ongoing distribution piping system water main 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. WS-741 project will replace or rehab 22,580 LFT of water main. 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 (Pb) water services are being replaced from the new water main all the way to the customer meter.
Proposed Contract 6007258, for Project WS-741A, will continue the rehabilitation of the water main to provide better services to the citizens of Detroit and meet the needs of future City Development.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
This procurement was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) per Requisition 534156, which was fully approved on 4/23/25. This solicitation was a rebid of WS-741. The new RFB was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) BidNet website for 33 calendar days (9/18/25 - 10/21/25). MITN published this opportunity to 968 companies, and 79 firms downloaded the bid package. Six (6) bids were received:
|
Bidder |
Bid Total |
Equalizations |
Total |
|
Major Contracting |
$12,898,000.00 |
N/A |
$12,898,000.00 |
|
LGC Global |
$13,483,000.00 |
N/A |
$13,483,000.00 |
|
Inner City Contracting |
$14,494,798.70 |
N/A |
$14,494,798.70 |
|
Bidigare Contractors |
$15,908,107.00 |
N/A |
$15,908,107.00 |
|
Five Star Energy |
$16,268,663.00 |
N/A |
$16,268,663.00 |
|
Anglin Civil |
$16,506,170.42 |
N/A |
$16,506,170.42 |
The evaluation of the bids was based on the lowest bid price. As the low bidder, Major Contracting Group, Inc., was evaluated and determined to be responsive. The bid tab and responsiveness evaluation, and Major Contracting Group, Inc.’s bid was forwarded to the Engineering Division. Therefore, it is recommended that Major Contracting Group, Inc. be awarded the contract resulting from RFB WS-741A in the amount of $12,898,000.00.
Major Contracting Group, Inc.’s clearances expire on 6/10/26 and a formal contract document has been sent to the vendor for review and signature.
SUMMARY
A. Contract No.: 6007258 (WS-741A)
B. Contractor: Major Contracting Group, Inc.
C. Anticipated Contract Term: Two (2) years (tentative start date: 2/2026)
D. Contract Amount: $12,898,000.00
E. Anticipated FY Breakdown:
FY 25-26: $4,000,000.00
FY 26-27: $7,000,000.00
FY 27-28: $1,898,000.00
F. Funding Source: SRF Funds
G. GL String: 5721-20244-487711-617900-900390-30129-0000-000000
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This proposed contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on November 5, 2025. Per DWSD procurement protocol, City Council and Mayoral Review will also be obtained.