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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 6007024 with Detroit Grounds Crew LLC, for Tree Trimming/Shrub Removal; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $450,000.00 and a term of 3 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 March 19, 2025
Item No.: 2025-53
Contract No.: 6007024
Contractor: Detroit Grounds Crew LLC (DBB,DHB,DSB,MBE)
Address: 4101 Barham, Detroit, MI 48224
Contract Amount: $450,000.00
Contract Term: 3/28/25-3/27/28 (3 years)
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contract 6007024
Tree Trimming/Shrub Removal
Detroit Grounds Crew LLC
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 6007024 with Detroit Grounds Crew LLC, for Tree Trimming/Shrub Removal; for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $450,000.00 and a term of 3 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 DWSD Field Services Division uses an as-needed emergency tree and shrub trimming services contract for eliminating unsafe conditions within the City of Detroit for the purpose of maintaining watercourse flow and reducing the potential for damage to property amenities (e.g. utility lines, signage, fencing, etc.). The contractor is required to respond to requests for services within one hour of notice by DWSD and is responsible for the removal of all tree trunks, stumps, limbs, twigs, sawdust and chips and ensuring that the streets, sidewalks and all other areas are clean and free of debris...
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