1-RFP 546441 - DFD - Firefighting Hoseline, Inspection Repair.pdf

City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)

Request for Proposal 546441 – Detroit Fire Department

Firefighting Hose Line, Inspection & Repair

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CITY OF DETROIT

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP NO. 546441

DFD – Firefighting Hose Line, Inspection & Repair

Buyer: Jamillah Watkins

EVENT / ACTIVITY DUE DATE / TIME

ADVERTISEMENT DATE Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

QUESTIONS DUE Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, by 2:00pm EST

All questions must be submitted online in the Supplier Portal as indicated in Section

3.3 of this RFP.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE * Thursday, July 30th, 2026, by 3:00pm EST

In the Supplier Portal as specified in

Section 4.5 of this RFP.

* Respondents must register in EUNA Bonfire to download bid documents and submit bids. The

City cannot guarantee the accuracy of any bid documents obtained from outside of EUNA, and bids submitted outside of EUNA Bonfire will not be accepted. Detailed resources about registering and bidding, including video tutorials and live, virtual office hours, are available at www.detroitmi.gov/suppliersupport.

Questions about the specifics of this RFP must be asked within the EUNA Bonfire Messages interface for the bid on or before the date and time indicated above. Questions asked via phone, email, and/or other means will not be answered.

Proposals must be uploaded in EUNA Bonfire on or prior to the date and time indicated above.

Late and/or emailed proposals will not be accepted.

https://detroit.bonfirehub.com/ http://www.detroitmi.gov/suppliersupport

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1. Project Summary and Background

1.1. PROJECT REQUEST

1.2. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

1.3. AWARD CLAUSE INCLUDING RENEWAL OPTIONS

Section 2. Statement of Work

2.1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

2.2. OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

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Section 3. Proposal Evaluation and Selection Process

3.1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3.2. ADHERENCE TO TERMS OF PROPOSALS

3.3. QUESTION DEADLINE

3.4. EVALUATION CRITERIA

3.5. EVALUATION PROCEDURE

3.6. ORAL PRESENTATION/DEMONSTRATION

3.7. REJECTIONS, MODIFICATIONS, CANCELLATIONS

3.8. PROTESTS

Section 4. Required Proposal Content and Submission Process

4.1. ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION

4.2. REQUIRED PROPOSAL CONTENT AND FORMAT

4.3. REQUIRED COST PROPOSAL

4.4. ECONOMY OF PREPARATION

4.5. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Section 5. General Conditions and Requirements for RFP

5.1. CONTRACT APPROVAL

5.2. PAYMENT

5.3. INVOICES

5.4. ASSIGNMENT

5.5. MODIFICATION OF SERVICES AFTER CONTRACT APPROVAL

5.6. NEWS RELEASE

5.7. MISCELLANEOUS

5.8. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

RFP Attachments List

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Section 1. Project Summary and Background

1.1. PROJECT REQUEST

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), on behalf of the Detroit Fire

Department (DFD), requests proposals from qualified Respondents to render certain technical or professional services ("Services") as set forth in this RFP to provide firefighting hose line, inspection and repair services.

1.2. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

The Detroit Fire Department Fire Operations Division provides 24/7 emergency response services to protect local lives and property. Operating out of nearly 40 firehouses strategically located throughout the city, over 1,000 sworn firefighters respond to an average of 30,000 fires per year. The department recently elevated its national ISO preparedness rating from Class 4 to Class 2, successfully lowering homeowner insurance rates for Detroit taxpayers.

The DFD has achieved national recognition for its firefighting techniques, and hose line is a critical component in those techniques.

1.3. AWARD CLAUSE INCLUDING RENEWAL OPTIONS

If a contract is awarded as a result of this RFP, it will be a City of Detroit Professional Services

Contract (Attachment E). The term of the contract will be for two (2) years. Any renewal option exercised under this contract is effective only after the approval of the Detroit City Council and signed by the Chief Procurement Officer. The City anticipates one or multiple awards as a result of the RFP.

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Section 2. Statement of Work

2.1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is seeking qualified vendors to provide the following goods for the Detroit Fire Department (DFD).

Hose Line

• 50’ length of 1-1/2” attack hose to attached specifications (Approximately 300 per calendar year)

• 50’ length of 2-1/2” attack hose to attached specifications (Approximately 200 per calendar year)

• 50’ length of 4" hose to attached specifications (Approximately 150 per calendar year)

• 50’ length of 5" hose to attached specifications (Approximately 150 per calendar year)

• 25’ length of 5" soft suction hose to attached specifications (Approximately 150 per calendar year)

Specifications

Hose Concentration- 1 ½” and 2 ½”

The minimum standard for this hose construction shall be NFPA 1961 (latest edition). The hose manufacturer shall be ISO-9001 certified for quality assurance. The workmanship and materials used in the production of the fire hose shall be of the highest quality. All fire hose shall be factory coupled and tested to rated pressures with the couplings attached. A certified test report shall be issued with the fire hose delivery. The fire hose will be both UL-19 and FM approved for standard constructions.

Hose Jacket Construction

1. Hose shall be 1½-inch nominal internal diameter.

2. Hose shall be of double jacket construction.

a. Outer Jacket

i. Outer jackets shall be manufactured in accordance with the City of

Detroit Fire Department jacket construction standard.

ii. Material shall consist of 100% high tensile strength ring spun polyester yarn.

b. Inner Jacket and Liner

i. Inner jacket shall incorporate an onyx nitrile rubber extruded thru-the-weave liner.

ii. The thru-the-weave construction shall form a unitized hose liner assembly.

c. Bonding Requirements

i. The manufacturing process shall ensure permanent mechanical bonding between the liner and jacket.

ii. The design shall eliminate the possibility of delamination.

iii. Adhesives, glues, or secondary bonding agents shall not be permitted in the hose construction.

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Coupling Requirements

Thread Type

• Hose shall be supplied with Detroit Thread (DHT) couplings.

• Threads shall conform to local jurisdiction standards for compatibility with Detroit Fire

Department apparatus, hydrants, and appliances.

Compliance Standards

Couplings shall be manufactured in accordance with the latest revisions of:

• A-A-59227A, Type A, Style 1, Type B (formerly WW-C-621G)

• A-A-59226 (formerly ZZ-H-451G)

Construction and Attachment

Couplings shall be:

• Expansion ring type, or

• Factory-installed re-attachable type, designed to ensure long-term durability and field reliability.

• Attachment methods shall prevent slippage, leakage, or separation under normal and surge operating conditions.

Lug Configuration

Both male and female (swivel) couplings shall be equipped with:

• Three (3) rocker lugs which shall provide:

o Enhanced grip with gloved hands o Compatibility with spanner wrenches o Efficient coupling/uncoupling under adverse conditions

Swivel Design

The female coupling shall incorporate a smooth-operating swivel to minimize hose twisting and facilitate efficient connection.

Certification

The complete hose assembly shall be FM Approved. Documentation of FM Approval shall be provided upon request.

All couplings shall be made in North America. All couplings shall be “stamped” or “laser” engraved “DFD” and delivery date.

Large Diameter Hose

The 4” and 5” LDH supply hose shall be of same general woven outer jacket construction of ring spun polyester as the 1-1/2” and 2-1/2” hose. The 4” shall be provided with a yellow high performance polymeric coating to improve abrasion resistance and reduce moisture and chemical absorption. The 5” hose shall be provided with a red polymeric coating. The inner liner of each size shall be of smooth polyurethane. Each size shall be coupled with corresponding Storz couplings. The hose shall be minimum 50’ in length when measured back of coupling to back of coupling while under 10-PSI pressure. Acceptance test pressure shall be no less than 600-PSI and the service test pressure shall be no less than 300-PSI.

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Warranty Requirements

• Hose shall carry a minimum two (2) year all-hazards warranty, covering damage incurred during normal fireground operations.

• Hose shall include a minimum ten (10) year manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

• A lifetime warranty against liner delamination is required.

It is not the intention of the specifications to bar from consideration any hose of improved design or quality that will meet or exceed the published specifications.

All proposed hose shall be new and unused. All fire hoses shall be factory coupled and wet tested at the rated pressures with couplings attached. A certified test report shall be issued upon delivery. All hose shall be delivered within 90 days after the purchase order is received under normal market conditions. This product shall be woven, assembled, coupled, and tested in the

United States by a U.S. owned and operated company within the same facility, which shall constitute the product’s country of origin.

The business relationship between the dealer and the manufacturer must have been in place for a minimum of five (5) years. A letter attesting to the relationship shall be included in the bidder’s response package.

2.2. OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

Awarded Contractor(s) will work closely with City agency staff.

The Respondent is expected to provide service in accordance with the terms of the executed contract and under the rules, regulations, and supervision of the City.

Specifications, Change of Specification, and Errors or Omission. Specifications which refer to brand names are given for reference. Respondents may quote on equivalent articles, provided that brand name and catalog number(s) and any deviations are noted on the bid form and complete descriptive literature is furnished. Exceptions will state “Do Not Substitute.” The decision of the City shall be final.

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Section 3. Proposal Evaluation and Selection Process

3.1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Proposals will only be accepted from those firms with the following:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience providing fire hose and warranty support of same.

• A branch or servicing facility located within a fifty (50) mile radius of the City of Detroit in order to provide prompt responses to parts and service needs

• A minimum five (5) year working history with the manufacturer(s) of the items quoted.

3.2. ADHERENCE TO TERMS OF PROPOSALS

A proposal once accepted by the City of Detroit may become a binding contractual obligation of the Respondent. The failure of a successful Respondent to accept this obligation and to adhere to the terms of the Respondent’s proposal may result in rejection of the proposal and the cancellation of any provisional award to the respondent. Respondents are not permitted to take advantage of any errors or omissions in specifications since full instructions will be given should they be discovered before bid submission date.

3.3. QUESTION DEADLINE

All questions regarding the RFP shall be submitted through the Supplier Portal no later than the time and date specified in the solicitation. In the interest of transparency, only written questions will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted within the Supplier Portal. The

City of Detroit does not guarantee a response to questions submitted after the question deadline.

Should a Respondent be in doubt as to the true meaning of any portion of this RFP or find any patent ambiguity, inconsistency, or omission herein, the Respondent must make a written request for an official interpretation or correction in accordance with the instructions for submitting questions as specified in this RFP.

Respondents are advised that no oral interpretation, information or instruction by an officer or employee of the City of Detroit shall be binding upon the City of Detroit.

Respondents requesting changes to the RFPs terms and conditions, specifications, quantities, etc.;

or if clarifications are needed, must make the request in writing by the stated bid submission deadline.

3.4. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Technical Proposals will be evaluated before Cost Proposals are reviewed.

Proposal Evaluation Criteria Possible

Points

1. Relevant Experience 25

2. Capacity (Key staff, resumes, org chart, equipment) 20 http://www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS

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3. Strength of Proposal 25

4. Past Performance 25

5. Pricing 5

Total Points Possible 100

Detroit Equalization Credits according to the following table shall be applied after the technical and price evaluation. (Please see Equalization Credit Statement for more information)

Detroit Equalization Credits – Prime Contractor Possible

Points

Detroit Headquartered Business 5

Detroit Based Business 2

Detroit Resident Business 5

Construction Workforce Investment Business (Construction over $1M) 3

Construction Workforce Development Business 3

Detroit Small Business 1

Detroit Micro Business Concern 2

Joint Venture 2

Mentor Venture 1

Detroit Equalization Credits – Subcontractor Possible Points

Detroit Headquartered Business 5 x % of work

Detroit Based Business 2 x % of work

Detroit Resident Business 5 x % of work

Detroit Small Business 1 x % of work

Detroit Micro Business Concern 2 x % of work

Maximum Points Possible 10

3.5. EVALUATION PROCEDURE

Following the receipt of proposals, a City designated Evaluation Committee will evaluate each response. All PROPOSALS, which meet the required format of this RFP, will be evaluated. Any proposals determined to be non-responsive to the specifications or other requirements of the RFP, including instructions governing submission and format, will be disqualified unless the City determines, in its sole discretion, that non-compliance is not substantial or that an alternative proposed by the Respondent is acceptable.

The City may also, at its discretion, request oral presentations, make site visits at Respondent’s facility and may request a demonstration of Respondent’s operations. If scheduled, a final determination will be made after the oral presentations and/or demonstrations are complete.

The City may also at its sole discretion, elect to rank order the qualified proposals, and negotiate with some limited number of the highest scored qualified respondents. A final determination would include the cumulative inputs of this evaluation procedure. All decisions reached by the Evaluation

Committee will be by consensus.

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Any of the additional data specs and standards described in Section 2.3 that are met will be factored positively into the overall score.

3.6. ORAL PRESENTATION/DEMONSTRATION

The City reserves the right, at its own discretion, to request oral presentations regarding proposals submitted in response to the RFP. Failure to make an oral presentation will be grounds for rejection of your proposal. Respondents will be notified by the Office of Contracting and Procurement of the date, time and location for oral presentations.

3.7. REJECTIONS, MODIFICATIONS, CANCELLATIONS

The City of Detroit expressly reserves the right to:

1) accept or reject, in whole or in part, any and all proposals received;

2) waive any non-conformity;

3) re-advertise for proposals;

4) withhold the award for any reason the City determines;

5) cancel and/or postpone the request for proposals, in part or in its entirety, and/or,

6) take any other appropriate action that is in the best interest of the City.

This RFP does not commit the City of Detroit to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a proposal under this request, or to procure or contract for services.

3.8. PROTESTS

Protests can be filed with the Office of Procurement. Interested parties aggrieved by a solicitation or the award of any resulting contract, may file written notice of protest to the following:

City of Detroit Chief Procurement Officer

2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1008

Detroit, MI 48226

“Procurement Protest”

At a minimum, such protests shall include:

1) name of protestor.

2) solicitation/contract number and description; and

3) statement of grounds for protest (reference specific text in the solicitation, bid or contract document that is at issue).

An actual or prospective bidder or offeror whose direct economic interest would be affected by the award of a contract or the failure to award a contract has the right to protest any aspect of the solicitation, evaluation, or selection process of a City of Detroit procurement.

A protest by a prospective bidder which challenges the terms of the solicitation itself must be received by the City no later than 4:00 p.m. EST of the business day prior to the date scheduled for the bid closure. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in a protester waiving its ability to challenge the terms of the solicitation.

A protest by a bidder which challenges a contract award must be received no later than 4:00 p.m.

EST five (5) business days after the award of a City procurement. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in a protester waiving its ability to challenge the contract award.

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All protests must be submitted in writing and received by the required timeframe.

The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) or as delegated, the Deputy CPO, has the sole authority to respond to, decide and act upon supplier protests.

The decision of the Chief Procurement Officer and/or the Department Director are final and is not subject to appeal.

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Section 4. Required Proposal Content and Submission Process

4.1. ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION

All information pertaining to the prospective respondent’s approach in meeting the requirements of the RFP shall be organized and presented in the prospective respondent’s proposal. The instructions contained in this RFP must be strictly followed.

Accuracy and completeness are essential. Omissions and ambiguous or equivocal statements will be viewed unfavorably and may be considered in the evaluation. Since all or a portion of the successful proposal may be incorporated into any ensuing contract, all prospective respondents are further cautioned not to make any claims or statements that cannot be subsequently included in a legally binding agreement.

4.2. REQUIRED PROPOSAL CONTENT AND FORMAT

To be considered responsive, each proposal must, at a minimum, respond to the following RFP sections in their entirety, responses must be uploaded in the Supplier Portal along with the Affidavit of Disclosure Interests Form and Non- Collusion Affidavit found under requirements section of the of RFP#546441:

Required Response Item

1. Attachment A – Respondent Questionnaire

Respondent shall provide their Organization Experience, per the requirements provided in Attachment A.

2. Attachment B – Proposal Introduction and Solution / Approach

Respondent shall provide their Proposal Introduction and Solution / Approach and

Capacity/Staffing, per the requirements provided in Attachment B.

3. Attachment C – Pricing

Respondents shall provide their Pricing proposal, per the requirements provided in

Attachment C.

4. Attachment D1 – Forms, Affidavits and Documents – Bid Requirements

Respondent shall provide their completed Certificate of Authority, Non-Collusion

Affidavit, and Affidavit of Disclosure of Interests, in Attachment D1

5. Attachment D2 – Additional Forms, Affidavits and Documents - Required

Respondents are required to provide completed Forms, Affidavits, Insurance and

Documents provided in Attachment D2.

6. Attachment E – Model Professional Services Contract

Respondent shall provide their agreement to the Model Professional Services Contract or note any exceptions provided in Attachment E.

7. Letter of Attestation

Respondent shall submit letter(s) testifying of the length of the business relationship between the respondent and the manufacturer(s) of the item(s) proposed.

4.3. REQUIRED COST PROPOSAL

Respondents are requested to make a firm cost proposal to the City of Detroit, through the completion of Attachment C. If a contract is entered into as a result of this RFP, it will be a contract for fees as related to providing all requested services, with a price not to exceed the total price quoted in the proposal. The City of Detroit reserves the right to select proposals from the most

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4.4. ECONOMY OF PREPARATION

Proposals should be prepared simply and economically providing a straightforward, concise description of the Respondent’s ability to meet the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis should be on the completeness and clarity of content.

4.5. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

All proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire/EUNA Procurement Supplier Portal at detroit.bonfirehub.com. Each Respondent is responsible for ensuring that its proposal is received by the City on a timely basis. Faxed or mailed proposals will not be accepted.

Firms shall not distribute their proposals to any other City office or City employee. Proposals received become the property of the City. The City is not responsible for any costs associated with preparation or submission of proposals. All proposals submitted by the due date will be recorded in the Supplier Portal. Responses received will not be available for review. Proposals received will be subject to disclosure under the state of Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. An officer of the company authorized to bind the company to a contractual obligation with the City must sign the proposals in the Supplier Portal. The successful respondent will receive an award letter.

Respondents who are not awarded will receive a notification that the award decision has been made.

Support Channels for Technical Difficulties and Questions

Visit https://detroitmi.gov/suppliersupport for:

- Guides on how to register in EUNA

- Guides on how to submit a response to the solicitation

- FAQs

Contact Bonfire’s technical support in the portal for:

- Technical issues with the e-bidding portal

- Registration problems

- Help submitting responses through the system

Contact the City (eprocurement@detroitmi.gov) for:

- General procurement process questions

- City-specific requirements and policies

For Solicitation/Project-Specific Questions:

- Submit all solicitation-related questions through the Public Q&A tab in the Bonfire/EUNA

Procurement portal. This ensures all vendors receive the same information and maintains transparency in the bidding process. Emails and calls regarding solicitation-specific questions will not receive a response.

https://detroitmi.gov/suppliersupport https://detroit.bonfirehub.com/portal/support mailto:eprocurement@detroitmi.gov

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Section 5. General Conditions and Requirements for RFP

5.1. CONTRACT APPROVAL

Upon contract award, the City and the successful Respondent shall execute a professional services contract, which shall contain all contractual terms and conditions in a form provided by the City.

No contract shall become effective until the contract has been approved by the required City

Departments and Detroit City Council and signed by the City of Detroit Chief Procurement Officer.

Prior to the completion of this approval process, the successful Respondent shall have no authority to begin work under the contract. The Chief Financial Officer shall not authorize any payments to the successful Respondent prior to such approvals; nor shall the City incur any liability to reimburse the successful Respondent regarding any expenditure for the purchase of materials or the payment of services.

5.2. PAYMENT

All properly executed invoices submitted by the successful Respondent will be paid in accordance with the City of Detroit Prompt Payment Ordinance.

5.3. INVOICES

Vendors must be registered in City of Detroit Vendor Portal and be a registered vendor with the

City of Detroit to submit invoices and receive payments. Go to http://www.detroitmi.gov/Supplier to register.

AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE WORK OR SHIP GOODS – READ

CAREFULLY!!!

Contractors may begin work or ship goods upon receipt of the required authorization, which is the

CPA (Contract Purchase Agreement), in addition to SPO (Standard Purchase Order), from

Procurement.

The CPA (City Council Approved and Awarded Contract Purchase Agreement) alone is NOT authorization to begin work! NO letter of Intent, or Letter to Commence Work will be issued.

**Work commencing without issuance of the SPO is subject to Payment Delays and/or Non-

Payment! **

Required vendor steps to invoice:

1) Vendors should submit their invoices via City of Detroit Oracle Vendor Portal.City of

Detroit Oracle Vendor Portal. Portal invoice amount and creation date must match the date on attached invoice. Please follow the below invoice requirements:

Invoice MUST contain or have as attachment:

• Vendor Name and address on Invoice

• Contact Info on Invoice (Accounts Receivable contact with phone and email)

• Remittance information (MUST be included, or the invoice is subject to rejection

• City of Detroit contact (person who authorized work to commence)

• Invoice Date

• Date of service/delivery http://www.detroitmi.gov/Supplier https://ebkk.login.us8.oraclecloud.com/oam/server/obrareq.cgi?ECID-Context=1.006GbR8nJ1j0zkVay1Na6G001bnV0000sM%3BkXjE

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• Contract number

• Purchase order number

• Total Invoice amount

• The wording “ Goods/Services” (must be noted on every invoice)

Other invoice requirements:

• Invoice must be billed based on Purchase Order rates

• Total invoice amount must tie to the total supporting documents

• Supporting documentation must be attached to the invoice in the portal

Terms are standard NET 30 Days, unless otherwise negotiated, and start from the invoice receipt date, provided that the invoice is submitted timely to our AP department with the necessary supporting documentation.

If you need payment assistance, please contact the Office of Departmental Financial Services

(ODFS) 313-410-7804.

For technical assistance, please visit detroitmi.gov/suppliersupport.

5.4. ASSIGNMENT

The services to be performed by the successful Respondent shall not be assigned, sublet, or transferred, nor shall the successful Respondent assign any monies due or to become due to him under any contract entered into with the City pursuant to these specifications, without prior written approval of the City.

5.5. MODIFICATION OF SERVICES AFTER CONTRACT APPROVAL

The City reserves the right to modify the services provided by the successful Respondent awarded a contract. Any modification and resulting changes in pricing shall be made by amendment to the contract by the successful Respondent and the City.

5.6. NEWS RELEASE

News releases pertaining to these proposal specifications or the provisions to which they relate shall not be made without prior approval of the City and then only in coordination with the City.

5.7. MISCELLANEOUS

It shall be the responsibility of the Respondent to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the provisions of these specifications. After executing the contract, no consideration will be given to any claim of misunderstanding.

The Respondent agrees to abide by the rules and regulations as prescribed herein by the City as the same now exists or may hereafter from time to time be changed in writing.

Contractors are encouraged to contract with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, labor surplus area firms and Detroit businesses. The City strongly encourages the hiring of Detroit residents whenever possible by contacting Detroit At

Work for your hiring needs. Visit the Detroit At Work website for specific contact information regarding these opportunities.

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Contractors are encouraged to employ innovative approaches, including ethically and responsibly leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, to enhance goods delivery, services, and operational performance. Vendors using AI solutions will be asked to provide information on how the AI solution functions.

5.8. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

5.8.1. In accordance with Section 2-106.6 of the City Charter, this Contract shall be voidable or rescindable at the discretion of the Mayor or Inspector General at any time if a Public Servant who is a party to the Contract has an interest in the Contract and fails to disclose such interest.

5.8.2. This Contract shall also be voidable or rescindable if a lobbyist or employee of the contracting party offers a prohibited gift, gratuity, honoraria or payment to a Public Servant in relation to the Contract.

5.8.3. A fine shall be assessed to the Contractor in the event of a violation of Section 2-106.6 of the

City Charter. If applicable, the actions of the Contractor, and its representative lobbyist or employee, shall be referred to the appropriate prosecuting authorities.

5.8.4. Pursuant to Section 7.5-306 of the City Charter, the Inspector General shall investigate any

Public Servant, City agency, program or official act, contractor and subcontractor providing goods and services to the City, business entity seeking contracts or certification of eligibility for City contracts and person seeking certification of eligibility for participation in any City program, either in response to a complaint or on the Inspector General’s own initiative in order to detect and prevent waste, abuse, fraud and corruption.

5.8.5. In accordance with Section 7.5-310 of the City Charter, it shall be the duty of every Public

Servant, contractor, subcontractor, and licensee of the City, and every applicant for certification of eligibility for a City contract or program, to cooperate with the Inspector

General in any investigation pursuant to Article 7.5, Chapter 3 of the City Charter.

5.8.6. Any Public Servant who willfully and without justification or excuse obstructs an investigation of the Inspector General by withholding documents or testimony, is subject to forfeiture of office, discipline, debarment or any other applicable penalty.

5.8.7. As set forth in Section 7.5-308 of the City Charter, the Inspector General has a duty to report illegal acts. If the Inspector General has probable cause to believe that any Public Servant or any person doing or seeking to do business with the City has committed or is committing an illegal act, then the Inspector General shall promptly refer the matter to the appropriate prosecuting authorities.

For purposes of this Article: “Public Servant” means the Mayor, members of City Council, City Clerk, appointive officers, any member of a board, commission or other voting body established by either branch of City government or the City Charter, and any appointee, employee or individual who provides services to the City within or outside of its offices or facilities pursuant to a personal services contract.

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RFP Attachments List

The following Attachments are available to download on the Supplier Portal.

Attachment A - Respondent Questionnaire

Attachment B - Proposal Introduction and Solution / Approach

Attachment C - Pricing

Attachments D1 & D2 - Forms, Affidavits and Documents

Attachment E - Model Professional Services Contract