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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 6007254 with Motorola Solutions Inc., through State of Michigan MiDeal Cooperative Contract #190000001544, for replacement radios and accessories; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $870,000.00 and a term of 4 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. 2025-258
Contract No.: 6007254
Contractor: Motorola Solutions Inc., 500 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL, 60693
Contract Amount: $870,000.00
Contract Term: 12/1/25 - 12/31/29
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contract No. 6007254
For replacement radios and accessories per SOM MiDeal Cooperative Contract #190000001544
Motorola Solutions 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 6007254 with Motorola Solutions Inc., through State of Michigan MiDeal Cooperative Contract #190000001544, for replacement radios and accessories; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $870,000.00 and a term of 4 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 Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Information Technology Division recognizes that the Statewide Radio communications System is used by ALL emergency entities (City of Detroit, DPD, DWSD, etc.). Specifically, for DWSD, it allows communication on the 800MHz i.e., between field crews, security officers, and associated staff without interference caused by high-density commercial wireless systems.
PROCUREMENT METHOD - SINGLE SOURCE
This Proposed Contract was initiated by the DWSD Information Technology Department through requisition 534164 and approved by Budget on 4/22/25. The Proposed Contract is procured as a single source, exception to competitive solicitation (ECS) due to Motorola Solutions Inc. products, which are customized by Motorola to supply unique configurations and services for their products. The ECS was approved by the Director on 9/4/25.
Motorola Solutions Inc. has clearances that are valid through 8/22/26. A formal contract is not required.
SUMMARY
A. Contract No.: 6007254
B. Contractor: Motorola Solutions Inc.
C. Contract Amount: $870,000.00
D. Contract Term: 12/1/25 - 12/31/29
E. Anticipated FY Spend: FY 25-26: $261,000.00
FY 26-27: $250,000.00
FY 27-28: $179,500.00
FY 28-29: $179,500.00
F. Funding Source: CIP Funds
G. GL String(s):
5721-20244-487711-617400-900429-30129-0000-000000 - 50% Water
5821-20243-497711-617400-900437-30129-0000-000000 - 50% Sewer
This proposed contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on November 5, 2025. Per the DWSD Procurement Policy, Mayoral Review will also be obtained.