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The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve Purchase Order 3091054 with AIS Construction Equipment Corporation to provide (1) one new John Deere Backhoe Loader and Trailer Package, for a total purchase not-to-exceed amount of $218,751.50 and 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 March 18, 2026
Item No.: 2026-52
Purchase Order No.: 3091054
Contractor: AIS Construction Equipment Corporation
Contractor Address: 56555 Pontiac Trail. New Hudson, MI 48165
Purchase Order Amount: $218,751.50
Contract Term: One-Time Purchase
Delivery Time Frame: approximately 60 days ARO
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Purchase Order 3091054
Provide (1) one new John Deere 410P Backhoe Loader and (1) Felling Trailer with FT20-2LP Package
AIS Construction Equipment Corporation
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 Purchase Order 3091054 with AIS Construction Equipment Corporation to provide (1) one new John Deere Backhoe Loader and Trailer Package, for a total purchase not-to-exceed amount of $218,751.50 and authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Fleet Operations have requested the (1) one new John Deere 410P Backhoe Loader and (1) Felling Trailer with FT20-2LP Package will support the Maintenance and Repair Sewerage Operations DART Program. This purchase is a new addition to the fleet inventory and has been approved as a part of the FY25- FY26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
PROCUREMENT METHOD - SOLE SOURCE
Requisition #543533 was submitted and approved by Budget on 1/9/26. In accordance with Section 7.5.11 of the DWSD Procurement Policy, competitive solicitation is not required for sole source purchases. AIS Construction Equipment Corporation has provided a current sole source letter to DWSD confirming that they are the only firm that can provide (1) one new John Deere 410P Backhoe Loader and (1) Felling Trailer with FT20-2LP Package to DWSD.
Based on the information above, DWSD Procurement recommends the Purchase Order be awarded to AIS Construction Equipment Corporation utilizing the MiDeal Contract No. MA240000000158 pricing with a total Purchase Order not-to-exceed amount of $218,751.50.
AIS Construction Equipment Corporation clearances expire 9/16/26 and a formal contract document is not required.
SUMMARY
A. Purchase Order No: 3091054
B. Contractor: AIS Construction Equipment Corporation
C. Total Purchase Order Amount: $218,751.50
D. Funding Source: CIP Funds
E. GL String:
5721-20244-487711-644600-004104-30129-0000-000000- 50% Water
5821-20243-497711-644600-004105-30129-0000-000000- 50% Sewer
This proposed Purchase Order was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on March 4, 2026. Per the DWSD procurement protocol, no further approvals are required.