Bus wrap repair (furnish and install)

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for bus wrap repair services—furnishing and installing wrap repairs on a fleet of 292 heavy-duty transit buses comprising 10 articulated 60-foot buses, 278 standard 40-foot diesel-powered buses, and 4 electric buses over a three-year contract term. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing bus wrap repair services and submit references from at least five clients attesting to decal durability and installation quality. The scope requires contractors to manufacture and install wrap sections to repair damaged exterior wraps on buses selected by DDOT, with repairs to be completed within a maximum of two days following City approval. Bus wrap decals must be constructed of heavy-duty vinyl material with high-gloss finish and reflective matte properties, engineered to withstand automatic vehicle washing, strong detergents, and Michigan outdoor weather conditions, with all materials warranted for at least two years. The RFQ was released on April 8, 2026, with questions due by April 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST and answers distributed on April 16, 2026; quotes must be submitted by April 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST through the Bonfire electronic procurement system. Awards will potentially be made to up to three qualified contractors selected on a low-bid basis, with the City reserving the right to award by individual items, waive irregularities, reject any bids, delete items from awards, and limit award amounts per contractor.

This Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-funded project subjects all contractors to FTA compliance requirements including nondiscrimination provisions, civil rights compliance, Buy America certifications for domestic content of steel, iron, and manufactured products, and federal debarment and suspension regulations. Respondents must complete comprehensive submissions including the Respondent Questionnaire, FTA Proposer Standard Forms with notarized City of Detroit Consolidated Affidavits, Form Q3 Technical Disclosure and Form Q4 Financial Disclosure forms, a Certificate of Insurance with specified coverage requirements, Treasury Clearance documentation, System of Awards Management (SAM) registration proof, and a Certificate of Authority. All bids must include firm pricing with specific materials, inks, coatings, adhesives, backing styles, delivery timeframes, and job details such as bus number, repair area size, lead time, and home garage location. The solicitation emphasizes disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and women-owned business enterprise (WBE) participation goals as required under FTA regulations, and proposers must certify compliance with affirmative action requirements and drug and alcohol testing compliance for safety-sensitive employees. No incumbent vendors or specific budget range is listed in the available documentation; however, pricing is to be submitted on a firm, competitive basis with the City retaining discretion over award amounts and allocation among the potentially three selected contractors. The project is jointly funded through the Federal Transit Administration, the State of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and the City of Detroit.