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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 6007147 with Universal Contracting Services for As-Needed Traffic Control Services; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,800,000.00 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 June 18, 2025
Item No.: 2025-116
Contract No.: 6007147
Contractor: Universal Contracting Services, 5671 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48208 (DHB, DBB)
Contract Amount: $1,800,000.00
Contract Term: 7/1/25-6/30/27 (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 6007147
As-Needed Traffic Control Services
Universal Contracting Services
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Marqaicha Welch, Supply Chain/ Procurement Manager, the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Contract 6007147 with Universal Contracting Services for As-Needed Traffic Control Services; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,800,000.00 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
Traffic control is a critical component of construction projects that intersect with public roads and pedestrian pathways. It ensures that vehicular and pedestrian traffic continues to flow safely and efficiently while the work is being carried out. For projects in urban areas like Detroit, Michigan, where roadways are frequently utilized by various types of traffic, a comprehensive traffic control plan is necessary to maintain safety and minimize disruptions.
The provisions outlined in this section reflect the importance of adherence...
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