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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) on behalf of the Detroit Fire Department (DFD) for hazardous materials services and equipment. The City seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive hazmat equipment, supplies, calibration services, maintenance, repair, training, and technical support for a three-year contract period with potential renewal options subject to Detroit City Council approval. Specific deliverables include the procurement of 130 new Nite Beam Road Commander 5-Pack units (factory-sealed and fully compliant with manufacturer specifications), multi-gas detection monitors, iO4 monitors with docking stations and batteries, calibration gases, high-visibility lighting solutions, and warranty coverage. Additionally, vendors must provide routine maintenance and calibration services with a maximum seven-business-day turnaround time, maintain a local or regional service center with loaner units during repairs, deliver initial and refresher training with certifications, conduct quarterly compliance reporting, and offer 24/7 technical support. The proposal submission deadline is February 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST through the EUNA Bonfire portal, with questions due by January 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. The City anticipates one or multiple awards and reserves the right to request oral presentations and facility demonstrations.

Vendors must meet minimum qualifications including at least 10 years of continuous hazmat services experience, factory authorization from original equipment manufacturers, compliance with NFPA 1225, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, and EPA guidelines, and submission of three years of CPA-certified financial statements. Evaluation criteria allocate 35 points for technical compliance and certifications, 30 points for experience with hazmat/public safety clients, 20 points for cost competitiveness and value, and 15 points for service and warranty commitments, with additional Detroit equalization credits applied after technical and price evaluation. The City requires all system data to be accessible through direct database access (ODBC-compatible) or APIs providing JSON, CSV, or XML formats, with full API documentation and database schema provided. Pricing must be submitted as a firm cost proposal in Attachment C, and the contract will be executed as a City of Detroit Professional Services Contract. No work may commence until the contractor receives both a Contract Purchase Agreement (CPA) approved by Detroit City Council and a Standard Purchase Order (SPO) from Procurement. All properly executed invoices will be paid within standard NET 30 days from invoice receipt, contingent on timely submission with required supporting documentation and City authorization.

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City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)

Request for Proposal 540204

DFD – Hazmat Services and Equipment

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CITY OF DETROIT

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP NO. 540204

Buyer: Jamillah Watkins

EVENT / ACTIVITY DUE DATE / TIME

ADVERTISEMENT DATE Thursday, January 8th, 2026

QUESTIONS DUE Thursday, January 15th, 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 * Tuesday, February 10th, 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

2.3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2.4. PAYMENT & PERFORMANCE BOND (Construction) . Error! Bookmark not defined.

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) requests proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive hazardous materials (“Hazmat”) equipment, supplies, and related services to the Detroit Fire Department (DFD). This includes, but is not limited to, gas detection and monitoring equipment, calibration gases, equipment maintenance and repair services, and associated training and support services.

1.2. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

The Detroit Fire Department requires reliable, high-quality Hazmat equipment and services to ensure the safety of firefighters and emergency responders, as well as the protection of Detroit residents and the environment during hazardous material incidents. The selected vendor(s) must demonstrate expertise in Hazmat equipment technology, maintain appropriate certifications, and provide responsive service to support the Department's critical emergency response operations.

This procurement seeks to establish contract(s) with qualified vendors who can provide cost-effective solutions while meeting all applicable federal, state, and local safety standards and regulations. Vendors must be capable of providing ongoing technical support, training, and maintenance services to ensure optimal equipment performance and compliance with industry standards.

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. 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

Scope of Work

The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for servicing existing Detroit Fire Department (DFD) hazmat equipment and supplying new hazmat equipment, consumables, and training. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Equipment Supply

• Nite Beam Road Commander 5-Packs: The Detroit Fire Department seeks to procure one hundred thirty (130) Road Commander 5-Pack units. These must be delivered new, factory-sealed, and fully compliant with manufacturer specifications. Vendor must provide warranty coverage, product documentation, and replacement support.

• Provide high-visibility lighting solutions (scene lighting, traffic directional lighting, LED warning systems) for DFD personnel.

Ensure systems are compatible with fire department apparatus, portable stands, or command vehicles.

Equipment must be weather-resistant, durable, and capable of continuous operation.

• Provide hazmat detection, monitoring, and response equipment, including but not limited to:

Multi-gas detection monitors (portable and fixed systems).

iO4 monitors, docking stations, batteries, and accessories.

Calibration gases and consumables with guaranteed supply availability.

• Ensure all equipment is factory-certified, intrinsically safe, and compliant with NFPA, OSHA, and EPA standards.

• Provide detailed specifications, warranty coverage, and service documentation for all supplied equipment.

2. Equipment Servicing & Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and bump testing for DFD’s current inventory.

• Provide repair services with turnaround times not to exceed seven (7) business days.

• Maintain a local or regional service center for expedited service.

• Supply loaner units during extended repairs to ensure operational readiness.

• Maintain calibration and service logs for all equipment serviced, available for City inspection and compliance review.

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3. Warranty & Technical Support

• Provide warranty repair and replacement services for new and existing equipment.

• Offer 24/7 technical support for equipment troubleshooting and service requests.

• Maintain service-level agreements (SLAs) for response and resolution times.

4. Training & Certification

• Conduct initial and refresher training for DFD personnel covering:

Operation of new and existing hazmat detection equipment.

Calibration procedures and troubleshooting techniques.

Safety protocols and decontamination processes.

• Issue certificates of completion to participants.

• Provide annual refresher training and updated modules for new technologies.

5. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all equipment, consumables, and services meet applicable federal, state, and local regulations (NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and Michigan-specific standards).

• Provide quarterly reports summarizing:

Equipment serviced and repaired.

Training conducted and certifications issued.

Compliance with service timelines and SLAs.

• Maintain records to support audits and inspections.

6. Optional Value-Added Services

Vendors are encouraged to propose additional solutions that enhance DFD’s hazmat readiness, such as:

• Predictive maintenance programs.

• Software tools for calibration and service tracking.

• Extended warranties or bundled service plans.

This Scope of Work shall serve as the basis of contract deliverables and vendor responsibilities and will remain in effect for the duration of the awarded contract, subject to compliance with all applicable City of Detroit procurement regulations.

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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.

2.3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

City Data Standards

The City is committed to centralizing and warehousing Data for the purpose of improving service delivery and enabling cross departmental analytics. The System must enable Data access, Data interoperability, warehousing of resulting Data, and adherence to City data standards which the

City has provided to the Contractor for review.

Specifically, the System requires:

• We require access to all System data for automated data warehousing purposes, provided through at least one of the following machine-readable methods:

o Preferred: Direct database access, or access to a reporting database (ODBC-compatible) o Alternative: API access providing data in one or more of the following formats:

JSON, CSV, or XML

• Full documentation of APIs (including field names and objects) and the database schema used by the application.

• Ability for City to programmatically update data within the System as needed via API

• Any location-based data or platform utilizes the City’s base units geocoder, Base Units

Database, and/or address Data standards as applicable.

• The ability for the City to use and govern Data as it deems necessary-- centralizing it, porting it into other systems, and using it for additional and future organizational needs.

• Data collected, transferred and stored meet minimum standards to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability.

• Data to meet compliance rules / regulations in order to ensure the sensitive digital assets are guarded against loss, theft and misuse. These rules come in a number of forms including applicable industry compliance / standards (i.e. HIPAA, PII, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO), state or federal-level laws or even supra-national regulations.

• The System must have the capacity to store field-level metadata and display it in the user interface when appropriate

• API is able to provide Data in a JSON format.

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 firms demonstrating the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of continuous experience providing hazardous materials detection, monitoring, calibration, and support services for projects of similar size and scope. Vendor must demonstrate a history of servicing at least three (3) municipal fire departments or equivalent emergency response agencies.

• Factory Authorization: Vendor must be a factory-authorized distributor and service provider for gas detection and monitoring devices (including iO4 monitors, docking stations, and calibration gases). Vendor must be authorized to perform warranty, calibration, and repair services by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

• Technical Capabilities: Proven ability to provide calibration, repair, and service documentation in compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and EPA standards. Vendor must maintain a local or regional service center with certified technicians to ensure service turnaround times of seven (7) business days or less.

• Training & Support: Capability to deliver hands-on and classroom training for Detroit

Fire Department personnel covering equipment operation, calibration, troubleshooting, and safety practices. Vendor must also provide refresher training annually and update training as new technologies are introduced.

• Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated compliance with NFPA 1225, OSHA 29 CFR

1910.120, EPA guidelines, and all applicable local and state regulations. Vendor must maintain adequate insurance, bonding, and liability coverage as required by the City of

Detroit.

• Financial Stability: Submission of CPA-certified financial statements for the previous three (3) years to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and capacity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are not mandatory but will be considered advantageous in the evaluation process:

• Advanced Service Capabilities: Predictive maintenance programs that use analytics to anticipate equipment failures; remote diagnostics and cloud-based calibration tracking systems for improved visibility.

• Value-Added Technology: Integration of hazmat detection systems with incident management platforms; availability of advanced hazard modeling, plume tracking, or GIS mapping tools.

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• Training Enhancements: E-learning modules or blended training formats to supplement classroom instruction; custom training scenarios tailored to Detroit Fire Department operations and facilities.

• Sustainability and Efficiency: Environmentally responsible disposal/recycling of expired calibration gases and retired equipment; lifecycle management or bundled service agreements that reduce total cost of ownership.

• Customer Support: Dedicated Detroit-based support staff or a service hub within city limits; proven track record of exceeding SLA benchmarks with other municipal or large-agency clients.

The City of Detroit seeks a qualified partner to deliver dependable equipment and services that support the DFD’s mission readiness. Proposals that meet minimum requirements and demonstrate added value through innovation, technology, and strong service will be evaluated most favorably.

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 on the Cover Page. 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.

http://www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS

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Proposal Evaluation Criteria Possible

Points

1. Technical compliance and certifications 35

2. Experience with hazmat/public safety clients 30

3. Cost competitiveness and overall value 20

4. Service and warranty commitments 15

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

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.

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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.

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

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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#540204:

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 / Technical Approach

Respondent shall provide their Proposal Introduction and Solution / Approach and

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

3. Attachment C – Cost Proposal

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.

*In addition to the requirements above, vendors must provide:

• Detailed equipment catalog and pricing (item, part #, unit cost, extended cost).

• Sample calibration and service logs.

• Outline of training plan and materials.

• References from at least three comparable projects.

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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.

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) Invoices should NOT be uploaded until the Contractor receives confirmation of review and approval from the City of Detroit.

2) Vendors should submit their invoices via City of Detroit 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) http://www.detroitmi.gov/Supplier

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• 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

• 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.

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

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

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 Euna Supplier Portal.

Attachment A - Respondent Questionnaire

Attachment B - Proposal Introduction and Solution / Technical Approach

Attachment C – Cost Proposal

Attachment D1 – Forms, Affidavits and Documents – Bid Requirements

Attachment D2 – Conditions of Award-(Award winner only)

Attachment E - Model Professional Services Contract

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