Blight Remediation, Exterior Property Maintenance & Emergency Services

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the General Services Department, is requesting proposals for blight remediation, exterior property maintenance, and emergency services across 43 strategic commercial corridors and other City locations, with proposals due November 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST through the EUNA Bonfire Supplier Portal. Potential Detroit Equalization Credits of up to 10 points are available to Detroit-headquartered, Detroit-based, or Detroit resident businesses and certified small or micro businesses.

Scope covers debris remediation, mowing and vegetation removal, minor property repairs, security installations, painting, fence removal, emergency services, encampment clearing, and vehicle removal at privately owned properties and City-owned alleys, vacant lots, and parks. Respondents must field a minimum of three four-person teams, and the City reserves the right to require additional teams. Minimum qualifications include five years of experience in similar property maintenance and emergency services, proof of required equipment, a waste disposal plan, herbicide applicator certification, lead-safe work training, and workers' compensation insurance. The Attachment B summary also cites Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence and Pollution Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Work must comply with OSHA and MIOSHA regulations. Work completion is required within five business days of assignment, estimates within two business days, and emergency work within 24 hours.

Pricing must be submitted on Attachment C as firm line-item quotes across 39 service categories, and the City may select one or multiple firms for all or separate parts of the work. The contract term is two years with no renewal options, and the City anticipates awarding one or multiple contracts. Invoices are due within five to ten business days of completion under NET 30 terms. Federal compliance requirements, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements, apply when federal funding is involved. Successful respondents must complete City of Detroit Treasury Clearance and System for Award Management (SAM) registration before City Council approval, allowing a minimum of 10 days for Treasury Clearance and 10 to 15 days for SAM registration.

Evaluation weights experience and qualifications at 45 points, certifications at 20 points, equipment at 20 points, and price at 15 points. The pre-bid conference is November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due November 13, 2026, with answers distributed November 17, 2026. Property maintenance requirements questions may be directed to the Property Maintenance Bureau at (313) 628-2451.