DPD Oakman Renovation – Building A & C at 1180 Oakman

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is seeking design-build services for a comprehensive renovation of Buildings A and C at the Detroit Police Department (DPD) facility located at 1180 Oakman Boulevard. The project encompasses approximately 175,000 square feet, including renovations to office spaces, file storage areas, and support facilities across two buildings with multiple floors. Qualified respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of design-build contracting experience, employ or partner with a licensed architect, and provide comprehensive services including design development, construction documents, permit acquisition, and full renovation execution. Technical proposals will be evaluated across four key areas: work plan/schedule/approach (20 points), experience and qualifications (20 points), respondent capacity (10 points), and pricing (15 points). A mandatory pre-proposal bidwalk is scheduled for January 6, 2026, with questions due by January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the final proposal submission deadline set for February 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST through the EUNA Bonfire portal. The renovation scope includes selective demolition, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC systems, fire alarm and suppression systems, and furniture coordination.

The solicitation includes Detroit Equalization Credits for certified Detroit-based businesses, with credits ranging from 1-5% based on business classification. Certified business types include Detroit-Based, Detroit Resident Business, Detroit Headquartered, Detroit-Based Small Business, and Construction Workforce Investment Business. A 5% bid bond is required, along with payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract value. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $5,000,000 in combined single limit automobile liability, $5,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability, statutory workers' compensation, $5,000,000 in umbrella/excess coverage, and $5,000,000 for pollution liability. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the project anticipates a construction cost of approximately $1,700,000, with the contract term set at two years and potential renewals subject to Detroit City Council approval. Respondents must comply with multiple city ordinances, including equal opportunity requirements, and provide extensive documentation including organizational charts, staff rosters, experience references, and various affidavits to demonstrate qualifications and compliance.