DDC Facilities Maintenance Services

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of the Construction and Demolition Department is requesting proposals for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical maintenance services at the Detroit Detention Center, 17601 Mound Road, with proposals due October 27, 2026, and a virtual pre-proposal conference on September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST.

Minimum qualifications include five years of licensed experience in HVAC, plumbing, commercial electrical, and fire protection services of similar scope and size; current Michigan Journey Plumber or Master Plumber License and Michigan Journeymen or Master Electrician License; availability for 24/7 emergency repairs; and ability to obtain Criminal Justice Information Services clearance. All personnel must pass background investigations through Michigan State Police ICHAT and CJIS and receive written approval from Detroit Police Department before facility access; annual recertification is required. Respondents must comply with comprehensive security protocols including Prison Rape Elimination Act training, drug and alcohol testing, COVID-19 rapid testing, and strict contraband prohibition.

HVAC services include seasonal start-up, inspection, maintenance, repairs, and system assessments. Plumbing services cover inspection, maintenance, repairs, water heaters, drainage systems, and restroom work. Electrical services include code-violation remediation, panel upgrades, wiring repairs, lighting upgrades, and generator repairs. Fire protection services require annual inspections and testing per NFPA standards (NFPA 72, 25, 17A, and 80) with 24-hour monitoring capability. The facility houses a maximum of 200 detainees with an average daily population of 84.

The contract term is three years with potential renewal subject to City Council approval. Technical proposals are weighted at 50 points for experience and references, 30 points for capacity, and 20 points for price. Detroit Equalization Credits of up to 10 points are available for prime contractors meeting specific Detroit business classifications. Pricing must be firm and not-to-exceed; invoices are processed through Oracle Vendor Portal on NET 30 terms. Written questions are due October 7, 2026 by 2:00 PM EST. The City anticipates one or multiple awards. Proposals must include organizational charts, staff rosters with licenses and Detroit residency status, five project references from the last ten years, three years of financial statements, and notarized affidavits addressing hiring compliance, debarment status, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.