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Gregory Hurst, director of Facilities Management and Planning, said the agreement covers controls for heating and cooling systems and that some work had lapsed after a prior contract expired in September. “We haven't had any services, until now,” Hurst said, adding the county must avoid procuring services without a contract. Staff described the addendum as intended to restart and support ongoing maintenance and to provide for replacement or upgrades of Siemens BMS components when needed.

Why it matters: County staff said the BMS controls are critical to HVAC operation and to maintaining building safety and function across multiple high‑priority county facilities, including secure detention spaces.

Next steps: Committee members asked questions about the lapse; staff said preventative and emergency services will resume under the proposed addendum. The transcript does not record a formal committee vote on this item at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Services Regular Meeting 2/25/25","oneSentenceSummary","Facilities staff requested an addendum and one‑year option to renew a cooperative agreement with Siemens to continue maintenance and emergency support for building automation systems at multiple county buildings, including jail and medical examiner facilities; staff said services lapsed after a prior contract expired.","taxTitle","Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",2829,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6303635,"County requests contractor work to stabilize gates, add fan and secure lift station at Rouge Valley LS1A",149,561000,710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2471068-024933c57323f95d332abf3419c701ab&start=561&end=710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2471068-024933c57323f95d332abf3419c701ab/thumbnail_561000.jpg","/articles/6303635/Wayne-County/Michigan/County-requests-contractor-work-to-stabilize-gates-add-fan-and-secure-lift-station-at-Rouge-Valley-LS1A","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6303635-34dad580c58528ff58c92279c8984d25/orig.mp4?Expires=1776215788&Signature=P0PD9chQfvsXflalY203ymz6hpOmDtmOQZ8F3qQ07N59LnG74qWsN6Mh4miqsUAJop1Bbsy5xuaEk8pr~WmQLy4u3FRIVX-Zp-vIyxdvAAZvntYL9Yip5LHEY0zFXrDeA8t1f2bSI9RSJDh7UboiTKJN6OeEXfKojNYmsZOAKgacjmslU-ruoeFv6yWz2Gjuu8zer9BSxK7NiFdQMyJPnSV2vSGIICJAhAgHPFlPRhM41U9fGeoRzQvZn6yveD7EHEDByF1jxp~K6W9UbGh5v-6TtzkFZYJgWZKszX1qAv40RmU3h3bujd3IJ1JWP9cc~cA5Qq0f2qsbmgZksySw3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wayne County environmental services staff described a six‑month comparable source agreement request with Z Contractors to complete catch‑up items discovered during recent upgrades at Lift Station LS1A, part of the Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System.

Patrick Cullen, environmental services division director, told the committee that last year’s infrastructure work at Lift Station 1A—located on Hines Drive north of Ford in Dearborn Heights—revealed additional items outside the original contract scope. “We have this contract to do three different things,” Cullen said: install stabilization plates on newly installed gate frames, furnish and install chain‑link fencing and gate closures for security, and install a replacement supply fan for the LS1A wet well.

Cullen said the lift station is a sanitary sewer equalization chamber and pumping station that collects sewage from roughly 11 customer communities and pumps into the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) system. Staff said some of the new fencing is needed because the area is publicly accessible and people sometimes fish nearby; the county wants to restrict access to critical infrastructure.

Next steps: The committee heard the scope and rationale; no formal vote was recorded in the committee discussion. Staff said they will move forward with the comparable source agreement if the committee ultimately approves procurement in the usual process.","Environmental services requested a six‑month comparable source agreement with Z Contractors to install stabilization plates, replace a wet‑well supply fan and add fencing at Lift Station LS1A serving parts of the Rouge Valley sewer system.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6303640,"Wayne County seeks to replace four decades‑old graders; equipment division says fleet aging is driving purchase",333,247000,580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2471068-024933c57323f95d332abf3419c701ab&start=247&end=580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2471068-024933c57323f95d332abf3419c701ab/thumbnail_247000.jpg","/articles/6303640/Wayne-County/Michigan/Wayne-County-seeks-to-replace-four-decadesold-graders-equipment-division-says-fleet-aging-is-driving-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6303640-b3a9acb6a155dd48c55a2387ef889343/orig.mp4?Expires=1776215788&Signature=Q4Cle6KYt4QXY1dPdsRMauS1go2gdpCL~8cd096OkEG7ViE5zlR9EGHqoFUv6ZdlisjagrRj3rkAVcwsq3zjLUC3lePywXyNDl8otQoP6nk2BKOtDmhCGCSPHaC~XQaiVE6PQ8MJWKwy0IPdMFi8lXosSCf1KhYLuqCYyGVJnAF1LgAOVwio3UEnsGPyf9cpGgiuS6obG89GK3AqC43B2Nz73P0SMwBHZf2mS~LjLecgIkezCOTJ1oi-i4uXkb0DkWOXqssAxz~51xeMH~-LPVRttpCy2sXcgY5SU7kBfQsoV2esw3rN1YcO1OIS96VyyQ2zmZpVVSSahuFFayG11w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wayne County staff told the Committee on Public Services that the Department of Public Services is requesting commission approval to buy four Caterpillar graders from McAlester Machinery Co., d/b/a Michigan Cat, to begin replacing an aging fleet.

Angelia Miller, division director of equipment, told commissioners the county currently operates eight graders with model years ranging from 1987 to 2014 and that the 2014 unit is the newest. The department expects to auction three older units (identified in committee as 1994 and 1998 models) this year. “The average life of a grader can range in between 10 to 15 years,” Miller said, explaining the need to refresh the fleet.

Cost and financing: Commissioners heard an approximate cost figure: one commissioner said four new graders would be “almost 2 and a half million dollars.” Staff did not provide a full funding breakdown in committee; the transcript records the price estimate but not a motion or vote on funding at this meeting.

Technology and grants: Commissioners asked whether the county is considering electric equipment. Miller said the department has not yet investigated electric heavy machinery for graders but is pursuing a federal grant to pilot electrified SUVs or small pickup trucks. The department will continue to explore grant opportunities for specialty equipment, she said.

Staffing and warranties: Miller said the equipment division has increased staffing through higher pay and collective bargaining and has 15 full‑time mechanics, one part‑time mechanic, a tire repairer and a machinist; two additional positions were in recruitment. She said typical warranties on new heavy equipment run about two years, with some parts covered longer, and that extended warranties are available.

Next steps: Staff said the old graders will go to auction as part of a phased replacement program. The committee did not record a formal vote on the purchase request in this meeting; staff said they would take procurement actions consistent with county purchasing rules and planned cooperative purchasing agreements.","County equipment division described a request to buy four Caterpillar graders to replace units as old as 1987; commissioners asked about electric options, warranties and staffing at the county garage.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6303644,"Wayne County staff urge two-year extension and $4M-a-year expansion to Friedman property‑management agreement at Criminal Justice Complex",2716,757000,3473000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2471068-024933c57323f95d332abf3419c701ab&start=757&end=3473","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2471068-024933c57323f95d332abf3419c701ab/thumbnail_757000.jpg","/articles/6303644/Wayne-County/Michigan/Wayne-County-staff-urge-two-year-extension-and-4M-a-year-expansion-to-Friedman-propertymanagement-agreement-at-Criminal-Justice-Complex","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6303644-c9634088d8c3004e9baa82459c536ba1/orig.mp4?Expires=1776215788&Signature=cWJ97lwVFRZZi-XTXKnmBd5faMEqj61qNeCw3U20~CL1GD8gSiVvcaCyBIRC9zBlzoJf5VEQ97EAHA8HxX~ocCjEBfn2NikMreZqXxZ16NurzGKOYqsyMsz94D1Q6M5CsaxqsvdloeDCDymB2tu9O6-IpLTablEGdTOz8IuhvxM2WTmG0Bhf3PCXkKMQOMUcvGbG~jD4AzbxBUSXXa~umaC5n0JPLP-~-ya9gp8NWVBBmVfJ5HjCj0uj09hQMmAwTow30byHsjKPUhZj3pWktXXX~Fc6zV2wfiCglOhUC5YSFhw3aKh~kveaJRD50QVxiqda6cd2aNE0Lt5xvBrx2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wayne County staff asked the Committee on Public Services to approve an amendment that would extend and expand the property‑management agreement with Friedman Real Estate Management for services at the Criminal Justice Complex (CJC). The committee discussed the proposal at length but took no formal vote; staff said the item will be before the full board for a formal vote on another date.

The amendment would exercise two one‑year renewal options already contemplated in the original contract and add roughly $4,000,000 per year in subcontracted services, officials said. James Heath, corporation counsel, described the presentation as “just a discussion,” and Gregory Hurst, director of Facilities Management and Planning, said the county is asking to extend the contract to preserve vendor pricing and maintain continuity of service while the county completes a multi‑year transition to preventive maintenance.

Why it matters: Friedman currently manages janitorial work, pest control, shuttle services, landscaping and other building services for the 1.2‑million‑square‑foot CJC. Staff said Friedman also coordinates specialized subcontractors—HVAC, IPTV (television) systems, detention locks and security electronics—services county trades do not typically perform. Staff argued that the amendment would help protect the county’s recent construction investment by keeping those systems on manufacturer‑recommended maintenance cycles.

Staff and company role: Hurst said the jail’s general contractor, Barton Malow, remains the single‑point conduit for construction warranty and remedial work, but that ongoing daily operations and specialized service needs have required expanded vendor relationships. “We achieved turnover of the CJC, March eighteenth 2024,” Hurst said, describing the post‑turnover correction period and the continuing need for specialized contractors and coordination.

Services proposed: Staff listed four broad service categories intended for ongoing maintenance agreements: HVAC and controls, the IPTV television/wayfinding system, detention locks and related hardware, and security electronics. Hurst said some specialized vendors—named in committee discussion as Limbach (HVAC), Conti (IPTV) and Accurate Controls (security electronics)—have spent weeks on site to train county staff and perform repairs. Staff told commissioners they want annual preventative work that includes cell‑by‑cell cleaning, power washing and scheduled lock and electronics checks to maintain the facility at or near the day‑one condition.

Cost and contracting details: Corporation counsel and county staff said the current three‑year Friedman contract approved at the end of 2023 was roughly $24 million. The amendment under discussion would add approximately $4 million per year for the new services and extend the contract two additional years, which county counsel said would add roughly $30,000,000 total in additional costs over the extended period (staff provided that aggregate during the discussion). Commission counsel noted the department currently has about 10 contracts through Friedman and planned to add roughly 14 more, meaning roughly 24 subcontract agreements would be managed through the property manager rather than routed directly to the committee.

Concerns and process safeguards: Several commissioners voiced concerns about extending the contract now rather than exercising options later. Commissioner Kenlock asked why the county could not exercise renewal options only when needed; staff responded that some subcontractor pricing is tied to a contract period that would not extend past Friedman’s current term unless Friedman’s contract is extended. Commissioner (name recorded in transcript as) Baydoun said he had constituent complaints about Friedman’s performance in other jurisdictions and told staff he had asked Friedman to contact him; he said he opposed supporting the amendment until he had a direct conversation with company representatives. Commission counsel reminded the committee that the original contract includes a termination clause (60 days) and that staff would provide regular reporting to this body on subcontractors, costs and scope. Commission counsel also said the current Friedman contract expires in December 2026 and the requested exercise would extend it to December 2028.

Next steps: The committee did not vote on the amendment; staff said Friedman representatives will attend the full‑board meeting when the item is formally presented and that staff will work with concerned commissioners to address district‑level complaints about Friedman’s other properties.

Ending: County staff urged the committee to approve the extension and expanded services at the full board, citing continuity of maintenance, vendor pricing and training of county trades. Commissioners asked for added reporting and direct contact with Friedman on constituent concerns before making a final decision.","County staff recommended exercising two one‑year renewal options and adding roughly $4 million per year in subcontracted services to the Friedman Real Estate Management contract for the Criminal Justice Complex; the committee discussed the proposed expansion but did not take a formal vote.","actionData","errors"]

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