DPD - Detroit Detention Center (DDC) Soundproofing

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of the Detroit Police Department is requesting proposals for soundproofing services in seven arraignment rooms at the Detroit Detention Center, located at 17601 Mound Road, Detroit, Michigan, under RFP 547745, with proposals due July 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. A pre-proposal conference and bid walk is scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST, and questions are due July 10, 2026 by 2:00 PM EST.

Detroit Equalization Credits of up to 10 additional points are available to prime contractors and subcontractors meeting Detroit business criteria. The RFP contemplates one or multiple awards.

The scope requires design, procurement, installation, warranty, and support for soundproofing solutions in four arraignment rooms on the male side and three on the female side of Building 500. The rooms are currently converted holding cells used for virtual court hearings and attorney meetings. Deliverables include equipment lists with shipping charges, soundproofing solution design, installation plan with room downtime estimates, project management, solution documentation, warranty, and maintenance and support services. All work must comply with local, state, and federal building codes, with the vendor responsible for obtaining necessary permits.

The contract will be a three-year professional services agreement with potential renewal options subject to Detroit City Council approval and Chief Procurement Officer signature. Respondents must register as vendors with the City of Detroit and maintain CJIS access clearance. All proposals must be submitted through the EUNA Bonfire portal at detroit.bonfirehub.com; faxed or mailed proposals will not be accepted.

Evaluation allocates 35 points for quality of proposed solution, 35 points for expertise and capacity, 15 points for project experience and references, and 15 points for pricing. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing soundproofing services, with preference for vendors having experience with institutions and governmental entities. Proposals must include three references from the last five years, organizational capacity documentation, resumes for key personnel, and three years of financial statements. Payment terms are NET 30 following invoice submission with required supporting documentation.