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The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD PO 363787 with Melmac Co., Inc., d/b/a Motor City Pipe & Supply Co., for ductile iron flange fittings screw type 3” x 40” for a one-time purchase in the amount of $123,750. 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 March 15, 2023
Item No.: 2023-50
Purchase Order No.: 3063787
Contractor: Melmac Co., Inc. d/b/a Motor City Pipe & Supply Co. (DBB)
Contractors Address: 12389 Schaefer Hwy., Detroit, MI 48227
Purchase Order Amount: $123,750.00
Term: One-Time Purchase
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD PO 3063787
Pipe, Ductile Iron: Flange & Flange
Motor City Pipe & Supply Co.
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 PO 363787 with Melmac Co., Inc., d/b/a Motor City Pipe & Supply Co., for ductile iron flange fittings screw type 3” x 40” for a one-time purchase in the amount of $123,750. 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 warehouses is requesting the purchase and delivery of Ductile Iron: Flange & Flange (Screw Type) 3”X 40” Class 54 to support our Field Services, Maintenance, Repair and Operations work. Flanges are used to connect components and keep them in place, as well as allow for a system to be assembled and disassembled. DWSD Warehouse is responsible for stocking this item for use on an as-needed basis to meet operational needs. This purchase will serve to replenish stock levels preventing emergency spot buys and possible work stoppage for our Central Warehouse.
PROCUREMENT METHOD
This purchase was competitively solicited through a Request for Bids (RFB) #503420 and was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) website for 15 calendar days. MITN published this opportunity to 40 companies and 12 firms downloaded the bid package.
A single bid was received from Melmac Co., Inc., d/b/a Motor City Pipe & Supply Co. Motor City Pipe & Supply has been deemed responsive and responsible.
Motor City Pipe & Supply clearances expire 11/2/23. The vendor agreement is comprised of our standard terms and conditions and a purchase order.
SUMMARY
A. Company Motor City Pipe & Supply
B. PO No: 3063787
C. Term: One-Time Purchase
D. Purchase Order Amount: $123,750
E. Funding Source: O&M Funds
F. GL String: 5720-00000-000000-150100-000000-00000-0000-000000- 100% Water
This proposed purchase order was presented to the BOWC Finance Subcommittee on March 1, 2023. Per DWSD procurement protocol, no additional approvals are required.