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Council awards $1.97 million contract for lead water service replacements
Summary
Dearborn approved a $1,966,560 contract (plus $90,000 contingency) with Super Construction LLC to replace lead water service lines with copper at no cost to property owners, complying with the lead-and-copper rule; the project is intended to complete replacements as part of an ongoing city program.
The Dearborn City Council on April 14 authorized a $1,966,560 contract, with a $90,000 contingency, to Super Construction LLC for lead water service replacement contract 4.
City staff said the work implements obligations under the lead-and-copper rule and requires replacing lead service connections with copper from the property line into the basement at no cost to homeowners. Purchasing recommended Super Construction LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Why it matters: Replacing lead service lines is a public-health priority to reduce lead exposure in drinking water. The city described this as part of a longstanding program and staff said the awarded contract will facilitate timely completion of the next phase of replacements.
Council approved the award by unanimous roll call and thanked purchasing and DPW staff for their work on competitive bids.
Next steps: The Department of Public Works will schedule replacements and manage contractors under the awarded contract.
