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RFP 541530 Transit Bay Floor Cleaning Summary
This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) seeking qualified contractors to provide high-pressure floor cleaning services at four DDOT transit locations: Gilbert Terminal, Shoemaker Terminal, Rosa Parks Transit Center, and Coolidge Terminal. Services include high-pressure cleaning of concrete bay floors using water blasters (2,000-4,000 psi), removal of oil, grease, and deposits using EPA-approved chemicals, proper disposal of waste and cleaning residue, and cleaning of coach storage bay skirts and exterior areas. The schedule requires one initial comprehensive cleaning upon contract commencement, followed by six deep cleanings annually at Gilbert and Shoemaker Terminals and eighteen deep cleanings annually at Rosa Parks Transit Center. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams. Questions must be submitted by January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST through the Bonfire/EUNA portal. Proposals are due January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. The contract term is two years with renewal options subject to Detroit City Council approval and Chief Procurement Officer signature.
Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience, provide five municipal or transit property references from the past five years, supply a detailed equipment list, and hold OSHA-10 certification. Technical proposals will be evaluated on relevant experience and qualifications (40 points), technical approach and staffing plan (35 points), and pricing (25 points). Detroit Equalization Credits of up to 10 additional points are available for Detroit-based businesses, small businesses, micro businesses, joint ventures, and other designated entities. The City reserves the right to make one or multiple awards and may request oral presentations or demonstrations as part of the evaluation process. All proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire/EUNA portal at detroit.bonfirehub.com; faxed or mailed proposals will not be accepted. Vendors must be registered in the City of Detroit Vendor Portal to submit invoices and receive payments under NET 30 terms. Work may not commence until receipt of both a Contract Purchase Agreement (CPA) approved by City Council and a Standard Purchase Order (SPO) from Procurement.
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City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)
Request for Proposal – RFP 541530 Transit Bay Floor Cleaning
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CITY OF DETROIT
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP NO. 541530
Transit Bay Floor Cleaning
Buyer: Raymond Green
EVENT / ACTIVITY DUE DATE / TIME
ADVERTISEMENT DATE January 7, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EST
PRE-PROPOSAL
CONFERENCE
January 13, 2026 @ 10AM EST
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QUESTIONS DUE
NOTE: IN ORDER TO RECEIVE UPDATES
AND CORRESPONDANCE YOU MUST CHECK
"INTENT TO BID" IN THIS SOLICITATION
January 23, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EST on or before
All questions must be submitted online in the Supplier Portal as indicated in Section
3.3 of this RFP.
ANSWERS DISTRIBUTED As Received
PROPOSAL DUE DATE * January 30, 2026 @ 12:00 PM 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.
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Request for Proposal – RFP 541530 Transit Bay Floor Cleaning
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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.
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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
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
Support Channels for Technical Difficulties and Questions 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 Department of Transportation requests proposals from qualified Respondents to render certain technical or professional services ("Services") as set forth in this RFP to provide high-pressure floor cleaning services at 4 DDOT locations.
1.2. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
It is the responsibility of the Bidder to review General Conditions. In your quotation a distinction between dollars and cents must be made. Also, illegible bids may be grounds for rejection of your bid. All changes made to the bid form altering, price, terms, quote and/or conditions. MUST be crossed out and initialed. Failure to initial any changes will be grounds for rejection of your bid.
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.
Section 2. Statement of Work
2.1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform high-pressure floor cleaning services at the following DDOT locations:
1. Gilbert Terminal – 5600 Wabash, Detroit, MI 48208 (Scheduled to shut-down on Q1,2026)
2. Shoemaker Terminal – 5149 St. Jean, Detroit, MI 48213
3. Rosa Parks Transit Center – 1310 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
4. Coolidge Terminal - 14044 Schaefer Hwy, Detroit, MI 48227 (Scheduled to Open in Q1 2026)
The City of Detroit reserves the right to include additional locations during the contract term.
Services shall include:
• High-pressure cleaning of concrete bay floors using water blasters (2,000–4,000 psi) with spin-jet floor cleaning attachments.
• Removal of oil, grease, scum, and other deposits using EPA-approved, environmentally safe chemicals.
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• Collection and proper disposal of all trash, debris, dirty water, and cleaning residue in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Manifests, if required, shall be prepared at no additional cost.
• Cleaning of coach storage bay skirts and exterior areas approximately 20 feet outside front and rear of bay doors during deep cleaning.
• Additional cleaning as needed for spills, emergencies, or department requests.
3. Cleaning Schedule
• Initial Cleaning: One comprehensive cleaning of all bay floor locations upon contract commencement.
• Gilbert & Shoemaker Terminals: Six (6) deep cleanings per year after the initial cleaning.
• Rosa Parks Transit Center: Eighteen (18) deep cleanings per year after the initial cleaning.
• Notification: Contractor must notify the Plant Maintenance and Construction office seventy-two (72) hours prior to cleaning and twenty-four (24) hours after completing the work for inspection purposes.
4. Contractor Requirements
• Perform work as directed by the Manager of DDOT Building Maintenance or their designated representative.
• Provide at least four (4) skilled workers at each site, who are trained and experienced in high-pressure cleaning of concrete floors.
• Address or reimburse any property damage incurred during cleaning or associated activities; payment may be delayed until the issue is resolved.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes.
5. Procedures and Methods
1. Use a 2,000–4,000 psi water blaster with spin jet floor cleaning attachment for initial and deep cleanings.
2. Perform six (6) deep cleanings per year at Gilbert and Shoemaker locations and eighteen (18) deep cleanings per year at Rosa Parks Transit Center.
3. Clean approximately 20 feet outside of coach bay doors at Gilbert and Shoemaker every six months during deep cleaning.
4. Clean coach storage bay skirts and fronts/backs every six months during deep cleaning.
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5. Provide additional cleanings as required for spills or unforeseen events.
6. Deliverables
• Completed cleaning of all assigned areas per schedule.
• Documentation of cleaning dates and any additional work performed.
• Evidence of the lawful disposal of waste, water, and chemicals as mandated by regulations.
7. Safety and Compliance
• All chemicals must be non-hazardous and EPA-approved.
• Vendor must provide Materials Data Sheet to capture the details on the MSDS database
• Workers must follow all OSHA and MIOSHA regulations regarding equipment use and safety.
• Contractor is responsible for personal protective equipment (PPE) for all staff.
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.
Section 3. Proposal Evaluation and Selection Process
3.1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Proposals will only be accepted from those firms demonstrating a minimum of 3 years of experience providing the services requested in the RFP for projects of similar scope and size.
• Five (5) municipal and/or transit property references of previous experience performed in the last 5 years of the RFP published date
• Vendor must provide equipment detailed equipment list
• OSHA-10 Certification
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.
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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 & Qualifications 40
2. Technical Approach/Staffing Plan/Quality Assurance & Reporting 35
3. Pricing 25
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 http://www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS
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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.
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;
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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.
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.
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.
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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# 541530:
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.
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.
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4.5. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
All proposals must be submitted through Bonfire/EUNA 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.. 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.
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.
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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
• 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.
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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.
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.
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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 in Euna.
Attachment A - Respondent Questionnaire Attachment B - Proposal Introduction and Solution / Approach Attachment C - Pricing Attachment D1 - Forms, Affidavits and Documents Attachment D2 - Conditions of Award - Award Winners Only Attachment E - Model Professional Services Contract
| 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 |
| 1. |
| 2. |
| 2. |
| 2.1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED |
| 3. |
| 2.2. OPERATIONAL 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 Bonfire/EUNA 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. |
| Support Channels for Technical Difficulties and Questions |
| 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 |
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