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Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
File #: 2025-94    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract Status: Passed
In control: Financial Services
On agenda: 5/21/2025 Final action: 5/21/2025
Title: The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Contract 6007113 with EJ USA, Inc. for Manhole Covers & Catch Basins; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $465,889.35 and a term of two years. The BOWC also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
Indexes: Board of Water Commissioners, Finance Committee
Attachments: 1. 6007113 bid tab for manhole covers
Title
The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Contract 6007113 with EJ USA, Inc. for Manhole Covers & Catch Basins; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $465,889.35 and a term of two years. The BOWC 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.: 2025-94
Contract No.: 6007113
Contractor: EJ USA, Inc.
Address: 301 Spring Street, East Jordan, MI 49727
Contract Amount: $465,889.35
Contact Term: 5/22/25 - 5/21/27 (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 6007113
Manhole Covers and Catch Basins
EJ USA 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 6007113 with EJ USA, Inc. for Manhole Covers & Catch Basins; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $465,889.35 and a term of two years. The BOWC also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.


BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION

DWSD Central Warehouse is responsible for stocking various Manhole Covers and Catch Basins. A manhole cover is a removable lid that sits over a manhole-a deep shaft that typically leads to public sewer systems and utility vaults, providing technicians and workers with easy access to repairs and maintenance. It also serves as a safety precaution for cars and pedestrians walking by. Catch basins utilize a grate to collect water and debris like sticks, leaves, and other small items from the street and surrounding area. When a community experiences flooding, catch basins can work wonders for removing excess water and preven...

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