7-540338 Fire Appliance Maintenance RFP Notice 11.19.25 EUNA (fv).pdf
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- Wayne County, Detroit City, Michigan
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of the Detroit Fire Department for comprehensive appliance maintenance services. The RFP seeks qualified contractors to provide maintenance, repair, and replacement services for large appliances including stoves, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers across the Department's 38 fire stations, one training academy, and one logistics/marine operations facility. Services will be performed on both scheduled preventive maintenance (every six months) and as-needed corrective maintenance bases, with response times of 24 hours for emergency/mission-critical issues and 72 hours for routine service calls. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for March 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by 4:00 PM EST on the same date. Proposals must be submitted by April 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST through the EUNA Bonfire Supplier Portal. The contract term will be three years with two one-year renewal options, subject to Detroit City Council approval. The City anticipates making one or multiple awards from this solicitation.
Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing similar services for projects of comparable scope and size. Proposals will be evaluated on technical compliance (30 points), reference and experience with municipal/public safety entities (10 points), capacity including staffing and equipment (20 points), service plans and warranty offerings (20 points), and pricing (20 points), with potential Detroit Equalization Credits up to 10 additional points for qualifying businesses. The City reserves the right to request oral presentations and conduct facility demonstrations at the discretion of the evaluation committee. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal; faxed or mailed submissions will not be accepted. Payment will be made in accordance with the City of Detroit Prompt Payment Ordinance on a NET 30 basis following proper invoice submission and work authorization via a Standard Purchase Order and Contract Purchase Agreement, both required before any work commences.
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City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)
Request for Proposal – Appliance Maintenance Services for Fire Stations
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CITY OF DETROIT
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP NO. 540338
Appliance Maintenance for Fire Stations
Buyer: Arnita Clark
EVENT / ACTIVITY DUE DATE / TIME
ADVERTISEMENT DATE 3/19/2026
PRE-PROPOSAL
CONFERENCE
3/26/26 at 2:00pm EST Location: Microsoft Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22892907971711?p=QdS2q60If36bWrqt29
QUESTIONS DUE 3/26/26 on or before 4:00PM EST All questions must be submitted online in the Supplier Portal as indicated in Section
3.3 of this RFP.
PROPOSAL DUE DATE * 4/17/26 @ 4:00pm 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://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22892907971711?p=QdS2q60If36bWrqt29 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
2.3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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 requests proposals from qualified Respondents to render certain technical or professional services ("Services") as set forth in this RFP to provide maintenance, repair, and replacement services for large appliances (including but not limited to stoves, ovens, refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers) across fire department facilities.
1.2. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
The Detroit Fire Department operates 40 fire stations and multiple support facilities throughout the City of Detroit. These facilities rely on large appliances to support day-to-day operations, including food preparation, storage, laundry, and decontamination. Many of the appliances are heavily used due to 24/7 operations, resulting in frequent service and replacement needs. Ensuring that appliances remain operational is critical for supporting firefighter readiness and health/safety.
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 three (3) years with two (2) one-year renewal options. 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
Overview The selected contractor shall provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and replacement services for large appliances located in Detroit Fire Department facilities, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers. Services will be performed on an as-needed basis, as well as through scheduled preventive maintenance programs.
The Detroit Fire Department has 38 Firehouse, one (1) Training Academy, and a Logistic/Apparatus and Marine Ops Fireboat which require service.
2. Services to be Provided A. Preventive Maintenance
• Conduct scheduled inspections of all covered appliances every 6 months
• Perform cleaning, calibration, lubrication, and safety checks per manufacturer specifications.
• Document all preventive maintenance activities and provide reports to DFD Infrastructure.
B. Corrective Maintenance & Repairs
• Respond to service requests for malfunctioning or broken appliances within:
24 hours for emergency/mission-critical issues.
72 hours for routine service calls.
• Troubleshoot and repair appliances using manufacturer-approved parts and methods.
• Provide detailed service reports including work performed, parts replaced, and labor hours.
C. Appliance Replacement & Installation
• Supply and install new appliances as directed by the Department.
• Remove and properly dispose of old appliances in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Provide warranty documentation and ensure proper functioning after installation.
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D. Parts & Inventory Management
• Maintain access to an adequate stock of common replacement parts to minimize downtime.
• Provide OEM or equivalent-quality replacement parts.
• Track and report frequently replaced parts to assist with budgeting and forecasting.
E. Emergency Response
• Provide on-call emergency service capability to address urgent appliance failures that may impact firefighter operations or safety. Ticket confirmation should be received within 1 to 2 hours of notification with the estimated arrival time. Service will be performed between 8:00am to 5:00pm. Sunday thru Saturday.
• Maintain a dedicated service contact for DFD Infrastructure to escalate urgent issues.
3. Contractor Responsibilities
• Ensure that all technicians assigned to the contract are certified, trained, and experienced in large appliance repair.
• Comply with all applicable NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and manufacturer safety standards.
• Coordinate with DFD Infrastructure staff for site access and service verification.
• Maintain professional conduct while working in active firehouse environments.
• Provide monthly summary reports of all services rendered, including open items, completed repairs, and preventive maintenance performed.
4. City of Detroit Responsibilities
• Provide access to facilities and equipment requiring service.
• Notify the contractor of any appliance issues requiring attention.
• Review and approve contractor invoices in alignment with completed work orders.
5. Deliverables
• Completed service work orders for every call, including technician notes, parts used, and resolution status.
• Monthly performance and activity reports (see Section 3 – Contractor Responsibilities).
• Warranty documentation for all new appliances installed.
• Preventive maintenance logs.
6. Performance Standards
• Maintain ≥90% on-time response rate for emergency service requests.
• Maintain ≥85% first-visit resolution rate for repairs.
• Achieve 100% completion of scheduled preventive maintenance activities within the contract period.
2.2. OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
Awarded Contractor(s) will work closely with City agency staff.
The selected vendor will be responsible for:
• Responding to service requests within 24 hours for urgent issues and 72 hours for routine repairs.
• Maintaining an inventory of commonly replaced appliance parts.
• Coordinating with the Detroit Fire Department Infrastructure Division for site access and service verification.
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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.
2.3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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.
Section 3. Proposal Evaluation and Selection Process
3.1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Proposals will only be accepted from those firms demonstrating a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing the services requested in the RFP for projects of similar scope and size.
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.
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3.4. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Technical Proposals will be evaluated before Cost Proposals are reviewed.
Proposal Evaluation Criteria Possible Points
1. Technical Compliance (provide information and certifications [30 points]
2. Reference/Experience as an organization and municipal/public safety entities [10 points]
3. Capacity (Key staff, resumes, or.g chart, equipment) [20 points]
4. Service plans and warranty [20 points]
5. Pricing [20 points]
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
Construction Workforce Development and Construction Workforce Investment credits are applicable to High Impact Construction Projects (over $1M).
Business can only be either a Detroit Small Business or Detroit Micro Business Concern but not both. Business can only be a Joint Venture or a Mentor Venture but not both.
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 Construction Workforce Investment Business* 3 x % of work Construction Workforce Development Business* 3 x % of work Detroit Small Business 1 x % of work Detroit Micro Business Concern 2 x % of work
Maximum Points Possible 10 *Applicable to High Impact Construction Projects over $1 million.
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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.
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”
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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.
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 should, at a minimum, respond to the following RFP sections in their entirety, responses should 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:
Required Response Item
1. Attachment A – Respondent Questionnaire
Respondent shall provide their Organization Experience and Capacity/Staffing, per the requirements provided in Attachment A.
2. Attachment B – Proposal Introduction and Solution / Approach Respondent shall provide their Proposal Introduction and Solution / Approach per the requirements provided in Attachment B.
3. Attachment C – Pricing Respondent 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 – Conditions of Award - Award Winners Only Respondent will be required to provide their completed Forms, Affidavits, Insurance and Documents, if they are selected as the award winner provided in Attachment D.
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.
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 responsible Respondents with the most reasonable costs. The City reserves the right to select one or more firms to perform all or separate parts of this function.
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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
• Contract number http://www.detroitmi.gov/Supplier https://ebkk.login.us8.oraclecloud.com/oam/server/obrareq.cgi?ECID-Context=1.006GbR8nJ1j0zkVay1Na6G001bnV0000sM%3BkXjE
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• 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 Attachment D - Forms, Affidavits and Documents-(Award winner only) Attachment E - Model Professional Services Contract (enter any proposed exceptions) Attachment F – DFD Inventory List
Battalion Company Appliance Type Make Model 1 Engine 01 Refrigerator Kenmore AD-18 1 Engine 01 Refrigerator Kenmore AD-18 1 Engine 01 Refrigerator Frigidaire AD-18 1 Engine 01 Stove Sun-fire 6 burner gas stove 1 Engine 09 Refrigerator Whirlpool WRT311FZDWO1 1 Engine 09 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW1 1 Engine 09 Stove Donated 1 Hazmat Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW1 1 Hazmat Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW1 1 Hazmat Stove Imperial Unknown 1 Ladder 20/Squad 2 Refrigerator Maxx Cold MCR 49FDRE 1 Ladder 20/Squad 2 Refrigerator KitchenAid KSRS250GWH01 1 Ladder 20/Squad 2 Stove Southbend PLATINUM 1189777 2 Engine 34 Refrigerator 2 Engine 34 Stove Garland Unknown 2 Engine 42 Refrigerator Frigidaire Unknown 2 Engine 42 Stove Southbend Unknown 2 Engine 57 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1014PW1 2 Engine 57 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW1 2 Engine 57 Stove South Bend P36D-BBB 2 Ladder 22 Refrigerator Frigidaire Unknown 2 Ladder 22 Stove Garland 6-burner 2 Ladder 27 Refrigerator 2 Ladder 27 Stove Sunfire 3 Engine 46 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW1 3 Engine 46 Refrigerator Kenmore 795 78094.901 3 Engine 46 Stove Southbend P36D-BBB 3 Engine 50/Ladder 23 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT184TW1 3 Engine 50/Ladder 23 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW 3 Engine 50/Ladder 23 Refrigerator Maytag MTB2195AEW 3 Engine 50/Ladder 23 Stove Southbend P36D-BBB 3 Engine 58 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814TB0 3 Engine 58 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814TW1 3 Engine 58 Stove Southbend P36DBBB 3 Engine 60 Refrigerator Frigidaire Unknown 3 Engine 60 Refrigerator Frigidaire Unknown 3 Engine 60 Stove South Bend P36D-BBB 3 Squad 6 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW4 3 Squad 6 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW0 3 Squad 6 Refrigerator Whirlpool WRS325FDAM02 3 Squad 6 Stove Tri-Star Unknown 4 Engine 30 Refrigerator GE PDS18SBMARBS 4 Engine 30 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814TBO 4 Engine 30 Stove SunFire X36-6R 4 Engine 53 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW1 4 Engine 53 Refrigerator Frigidaire 4 Engine 53 Refrigerator Frigidaire FHT1814WWS
4 Engine 53 Stove 4 Engine 54 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW7 4 Engine 54 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW5 4 Engine 54 Stove Southbend S361 4 Engine 59 Refrigerator Sears Roebuck 253131802100 4 Engine 59 Refrigerator General Electric GTS18FBSARWW 4 Engine 59 Stove Southbend P36D-BBB 5 Engine 17/Ladder 7/Chie Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814TB0 5 Engine 17/Ladder 7/Chie Stove Garland Unknown 5 Engine 35 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW0 5 Engine 35 Refrigerator Frigidaire Unknown 5 Engine 35 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW3 5 Engine 35 Stove Southbend P36D-BBB 5 Engine 39 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW4 5 Engine 39 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1831QM5 5 Engine 39 Stove Sunfire Unknown 5 TMS-4 Refrigerator Frigidaire Unknown 5 TMS-4 Stove Unknown Unknown 6 Engine 32 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW0 6 Engine 32 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW0 6 Engine 32 Stove Southbend MP36D-BBB 6 Engine 41 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW0 6 Engine 41 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW3 6 Engine 41 Stove Southbend P360-BBB 6 Engine 52/Ladder 31 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW5 6 Engine 52/Ladder 31 Refrigerator GE PDS18SBMBLBS 6 Engine 52/Ladder 31 Stove Southbend P36D-BBB 6 TMS-3 Refrigerator Frigidaire 6 TMS-3 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1831QM5 6 TMS-3 Stove Southbend P36D-BBB 7 Engine 27/Ladder 8 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHJ3633404 7 Engine 27/Ladder 8 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHJ63833131 7 Engine 27/Ladder 8 Refrigerator Whirlpool WRB322DMBW00 7 Engine 27/Ladder 8 Stove Southbend Unknown 7 Engine 33/Ladder 13 Flat Top/Oven Garland X36-6R 7 Engine 33/Ladder 13 Oven/Stove Sunfire X36-6R 7 Engine 33/Ladder 13 Refrigerator Frigidaire (White) FFHT1814WW1 8 Engine 33/Ladder 13 Refrigerator Maxx Cold MCR-49FBRE 8 Engine 33/Ladder 13 Refrigerator Frigidaire (Black) FFH1814TBO 8 Engine 37 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW 8 Engine 37 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW 8 Engine 37 Stove Southbend P36D-BBB 8 Engine 48 Refrigerator Maxx Cold MCR-49FDRE 8 Engine 48 Stove Industrial Industries 51575 8 Engine 40/Ladder 17/M1 Refrigerator Frigidaire Unknown 8 Engine 40/Ladder 17/M1 Refrigerator Frigidaire Unknown 8 Engine 40/Ladder 17/M1 Refrigerator Frigidaire Unknown 8 Engine 40/Ladder 17/M1 Refrigerator Hotpoint Unknown
8 Engine 40/Ladder 17/M1 Stove Southbend Unknown 8 Engine 44/Ladder 18 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814TBO 8 Engine 44/Ladder 18 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WWI 8 Engine 44/Ladder 18 Refrigerator Amana ARB2517CC 8 Engine 44/Ladder 18 Stove Southland 6 Burner 8 Engine 56/Medic 16 Refrigerator GE GBE21DSKFRSS 8 Engine 56/Medic 16 Refrigerator GE PDS18SB 8 Engine 56/Medic 16 Refrigerator GE GBE21DSKFRSS 8 Engine 56/Medic 16 Stove Garland Unknown 8 Squad 5/Medic 18 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW4 8 Squad 5/Medic 18 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814TWI 8 Squad 5/Medic 18 Refrigerator Frigidaire FFHT1814WW4 8 Squad 5/Medic 18 Stove Southbend P860-BBB
| 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. |
| 2.1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED |
| 2.2. OPERATIONAL INFORMATION |
| 2.3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
| Section 3. Proposal Evaluation and Selection Process |
| 3. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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... |
| Section 5. General Conditions and Requirements for RFP |
| 5. |
| 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 |
| DFD_Appliance_Inventory (fs).pdf |
| Table 1 |
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .