Bio Cleaner Degreaser

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is soliciting proposals on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) for a bio cleaner degreaser procurement. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide a biodegradable, environmentally responsible degreaser for cleaning urban transit buses, service vehicles, maintenance equipment, and DDOT maintenance facilities. The contract will have an initial two-year term with one optional one-year renewal period. Vendors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in manufacturing or supplying bio-based or transit-grade degreasers and provide three customer references from transit agencies or comparable fleet operations. The proposed product must meet specific technical requirements, including being non-flammable, low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phosphate-free, and compliant with environmental and safety regulations. Vendors must submit complete technical data sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, product certifications, and samples upon request. The solicitation was posted on December 26, 2025, with questions due by January 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST, and quotes due by January 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST through the Bonfire procurement platform.

The procurement includes equalization credits for Detroit-based businesses, with certified businesses eligible for credits ranging from 1% to 5% based on their classification. Eligible business designations include Detroit-Based (D-BB), Detroit Resident Business (D-RB), Detroit Headquartered (D-HB), Detroit-Based Small Business (D-SB), and Detroit-Based Micro Business (D-MB). Joint ventures and mentor ventures may also receive credits if they meet specific participation requirements. Vendors must submit valid Business Certificates at the time of bid submission to receive equalization pricing credits. The contract requires extensive documentation, including a Certificate of Authority, Affidavit of Disclosure of Interests, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and various other forms and disclosures. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and errors and omission cyber liability insurance. The estimated annual quantity is 30 totes of 275 gallons each, with the potential for multiple vendors to be awarded the contract. The final contract will require City Council approval and signature by the Chief Procurement Officer.