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Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Murray Painting Co. for the Water Treatment Plant As-needed Coating Services (RFP #25-56) ($600,000.00)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval of a General Services Agreement for as-needed mechanical services with Murray Painting Co. for up to $600,000.00 for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 (FY26-FY29) with the option of one (1) two (2)-year extension for an additional $300,000.00.
In October 2025, the City issued a request for proposals to award a contract for as-needed coating services for a total not to exceed value of $600,000.00.
The Water Treatment Services Unit is responsible for all facilities related to the City's drinking water system as well as the City's four dams. These facilities consist of multiple buildings, additions, and treatment processes with pipe and coating systems of varying age and condition. There are several areas within these facilities where the paint or coating system has reached the end of its service life and requires re-painting, re-coating, and/or associated repairs. Some of these sections of pipe exhibit signs of advanced deterioration and metal loss. Additionally, the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and the Energy (EGLE) recently completed a Sanitary Survey of the Water System and identified certain pipes that must be repaired in the near term.
The scope of services for this contract will consist of individual tasks to be determined and assigned during the contract period. The type of work may include, but is not limited to, painting, pipe coating including surface preparation, repairs as necessary, carbon fiber pipe wrap, as well as lead abatement efforts as necessary as determined by the City. Tasks may also include targeted repairs such as patching, spot welding, and dry wall repairs.
The City received one (1) proposal. A selection committee comprised of Water Treatment Services Unit staff reviewed the proposal and de...
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