DPW debris removal and hauling

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Public Works Department, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for debris removal and hauling services with a two-year contract term and no renewal options. The procurement seeks a single qualified vendor to haul an estimated 20,000 tons of street debris—consisting of broken asphalt, bricks, dirt, grass, leaves, paper, wood, and miscellaneous materials—from various locations within Detroit city limits over the contract period. The contractor must own and maintain an adequate fleet of tractor-trailer semitrucks in A-1 condition, direct debris to approved, licensed dump sites regulated by governmental agencies, and ensure axle weights comply with legal limits, with all overweight penalties remaining the contractor's responsibility. Payment shall be based on net tonnage of debris hauled and dumped, with rates including all operational costs such as supervision, insurance, equipment, drivers, and dump fees. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in debris removal services on a comparable scale, submit a complete equipment list with their bid, and provide at least three references from the past five years demonstrating relevant experience with similar projects. The question deadline is March 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with answers distributed within 48 hours; quotes are due by March 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST through the Bonfire/EUNA Supplier Portal, with late or emailed submissions not accepted. Award will be made on a low total net bid basis, and the contractor must maintain automobile liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit and Michigan statutory minimum workers' compensation insurance prior to commencing work.

The City of Detroit has established an Equalization Credit Statement that provides competitive advantages for certified businesses, including Detroit-based entities, Detroit resident businesses, Detroit-headquartered firms, small and micro businesses, construction workforce investment businesses, joint ventures, and mentor ventures, with equalization credits ranging from one to five percent depending on business classification. Vendors must submit valid Business Certificates at the time of bid submission to receive equalization pricing credits, and the lowest equalized bidder receives contract award provided the bid does not exceed 12 percent above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less. All contractors must complete and submit required forms and affidavits, including certificates of authority, affidavits of disclosure of interests, non-collusion affidavits, notarized Consolidated Affidavits addressing hiring policy compliance and slavery era records disclosure, proof of City of Detroit Treasury Clearance (requiring a minimum of 10 days processing), and active System of Awards Management (SAM) registration documentation (requiring 10-15 days minimum). Successful respondents must also provide proof of Certificate of Insurance from a Michigan DIFS-registered provider, a sample employment application, and a Statement of Political Contributions and Expenditures listing all contributions to elective city officials within the previous four years. The City encourages contractors to partner with small and minority businesses and to hire Detroit residents when possible; however, no specific budget range or award value is stated in the solicitation documents, with pricing to be evaluated on a competitive bid basis.