Hoist, Parts and Services

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of the Department of Transportation is requesting quotes for hoists, parts, and services at DDOT locations over a two-year contract term under RFQ 549183, with quotes due August 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST and a mandatory bid walk on August 6, 2026. Detroit-based businesses certified by the City's Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity may receive equalization credit not exceeding 12 percent above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less.

The scope covers hydraulic lift systems with a rated capacity of 14,500 pounds, including electric hydraulic power units, wireless control systems, adjustable forks accommodating tire sizes R 20.00 to R 24.00, and components from Steril-Koni and Rotary manufacturers specified on the price sheet. Systems must comply with OSHA, UL-201, ANSI, ALI, and ISO 9000 standards. The awardee must provide 50 hours of training covering OSHA user-level training, preventative maintenance, repair, software programs, and lock-out/tag-out procedures, maintain adequate spare parts inventory, and deliver OEM parts within 30 days. All technicians must hold manufacturer-issued licenses and provide annual refresher training certifications.

Warranty coverage includes a two-year parts warranty (five years on hydraulic cylinders) and one-year labor warranty. The contract is awarded on a low total net bid basis to a single vendor. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond and 25–100 percent performance bond. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation at $500,000 limits, Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate, and Automobile Liability with $1 million combined single limits. Respondents must submit a completed questionnaire, financial statements covering three years, mandatory affidavits and certificates of authority, and pricing via the Bonfire Supplier Portal. Questions are due August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. The mandatory bid walk occurs at Shoemaker Garage, Central Garage, and Coolidge Garage on August 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.