Animal Care and Control Uniforms

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) Department, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ #544034) to procure uniform clothing items and customization services. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide uniform garments and attach Animal Control patches and imprint DACC logos on uniform items according to departmental specifications, as illustrated in the provided sample images document. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing the same or similar scope of work and must submit complete bid forms with itemized price lists, five professional references, and clear identification of any deviations from specifications with supporting descriptive literature. The evaluation will prioritize vendor experience, capacity to meet specifications, quality of customization work, and compliance with submission requirements. Questions from interested vendors must be submitted through the Bonfire procurement portal by March 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with all quotes due by April 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST via the same portal; late or emailed submissions will not be accepted. The anticipated contract term is two years, with any renewal options subject to Detroit City Council approval and Chief Procurement Officer signature. The City reserves the right to make one or multiple awards from this RFQ.

Detroit-based businesses certified under Detroit City Municipal Code Section 17-5-12 are eligible to receive equalization pricing credits ranging from 1 to 5 percent depending on certification type, with Detroit Headquartered and Detroit Resident Businesses receiving the maximum 5 percent credit; equalization allowance cannot exceed 12 percent above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less. All respondents must register in the City of Detroit Vendor Portal prior to contract award to submit invoices and receive payments. Successful awardees must obtain proof of Detroit Treasury Clearance and System of Awards Management (SAM) registration prior to City Council approval, submit notarized Consolidated Affidavits and a Covenant of Equal Opportunity, provide a Certificate of Insurance including Worker's Compensation with Michigan statutory limits, Employer's Liability insurance ($500,000 per accident and disease), and Automobile Liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and disclose all political contributions made within the previous four years. Work may only commence upon receipt of both a Contract Purchase Agreement approved by Detroit City Council and a Standard Purchase Order from Procurement; work initiated without these authorizations is subject to payment delays or non-payment. While specific budget amounts are not listed in the available documentation, the contract represents a two-year procurement for uniform supply and customization services for the Detroit Animal Care and Control Department.