Medical Supplies

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on April 23, 2026, for the provision of medical supplies to Detroit Health Department clinics, with proposals due by May 7, 2026. The procurement seeks qualified vendors capable of supplying a comprehensive range of medical and pharmaceutical items, including clinical supplies such as syringes and gloves; medications including ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and fluconazole; contraceptives such as oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices (Mirena, Kyleena, Skyla), Depo injections, and emergency contraception (Plan B One-Step); antibiotics (azithromycin, ceftriaxone, cefixime); antiretroviral medications (Truvada, Isentress); and vaccines. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing similar medical supply services and must be capable of participating in the Federal 340B prime vendor program with an online catalog for order placement and tracking. Delivery is expected within 2-3 business days from order placement, and vendors must quote on all line items with pricing based on published price lists incorporating discount structures, with award made on a low total net bid basis. Successful bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with combined single limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and aggregate limits of $2,000,000.00, plus Worker's Compensation and Automobile Liability insurance. The contract term is for 2 years with renewal options available only after Detroit City Council approval and signature by the Chief Procurement Officer.

The City of Detroit offers equalization credits to certified businesses, including Detroit-Based, Detroit Resident Business, Detroit Headquartered, Detroit-Based Small Business, Detroit-Based Micro Business, Construction Workforce Investment Business, and Construction Workforce Development Business enterprises, with credit percentages ranging from one to five percent depending on classification; interested companies should contact the Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department at 313.224.4950 or CivilrightsCert@detroitmi.gov for certification. Under Detroit City Municipal Code Section 17-5-12(c)(1), the lowest equalized bidder receives contract award provided the equalized bid does not exceed twelve percent above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less. All respondents must submit notarized affidavits including a Certificate of Authority, Affidavit of Disclosure of Interests, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and organizational documentation demonstrating capacity and relevant experience. Prior to contract award, successful respondents must obtain Income and Revenue Tax Clearance, register in the System of Awards Management (SAM), and provide proof of insurance compliance. Vendors must be registered in the City of Detroit Vendor Portal for invoice submission and payment processing, and work cannot commence without both a Contract Purchase Agreement approved by City Council and a Standard Purchase Order from Procurement. No specific contract award value or budget range is detailed in the solicitation documents; however, the RFQ contemplates one or multiple awards from the competitive bidding process.