9 Person Portable Restroom Trailer

The City of Detroit's Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Construction and Demolition Department, is seeking proposals for a one-time purchase of a 9-person portable restroom trailer to be delivered to 12125 Southfield Service Drive in Detroit, Michigan. The procurement requires a comprehensive portable restroom trailer with specific technical specifications, including a steel frame chassis, dual 7,000 lb. axles, electric brakes, two entry doors with frosted glass windows, vinyl flooring, seamless gel-coated fiberglass walls, stainless steel sinks, domestic toilets, a 750-gallon waste tank, dual air conditioning units, LED lighting, and a waste tank monitoring system. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience providing portable restrooms and related services. The solicitation requires vendors to provide not only the trailer unit but also associated maintenance services, including periodic stocking of supplies, system flushing, antifreeze provision, waste tank monitoring, and disposal in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by 4:00 p.m. that same day. Quotes are due January 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST through the Bonfire procurement portal, with the City awarding based on the lowest total net bid.

The City of Detroit offers equalization credits for Detroit-based businesses, with tiered credits ranging from 1% to 5% depending on certification type. Eligible certifications include Detroit Based Business (D-BB), Detroit Resident Business (D-RB), Detroit Headquartered (D-HB), Detroit Based Small Business (D-SB), Detroit Based Micro Business (D-MB), Construction Workforce Investment Business (CWI), Construction Workforce Development Business (CWD), Joint Venture, and Mentor Venture designations. To receive these credits, bidders must submit valid Business Certificates at the time of bid submission. Vendors must be registered in the City of Detroit Vendor Portal and carry specific insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation, including affidavits, certificates of authority, and disclosures of interests. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract terms indicate a one-time purchase with potential for renewal subject to City Council approval. Interested vendors can contact the Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department at 313.224.4950 for certification information and to understand the equalization credit opportunities.