Painting supplies

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation is requesting quotes for painting supplies (paint, primers, sanding supplies, removers, buckets, masking tape, masking paper, and painting equipment for transit bus maintenance) under RFQ 549299, with quotes due by 3:00 p.m. EST on October 23, 2026 and questions due October 16, 2026. Detroit-Based, Detroit Resident Business, Detroit Headquartered, and Detroit-Based Small Business or Micro Business certifications qualify for equalization credits ranging from 1 to 5 percent under Detroit City Municipal Code Section 17-5-12; the lowest equalized bidder shall be awarded if the equalized bid does not exceed 12 percent above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less.

The scope encompasses approximately 28 line items including white paint, fillers, masking tape, hardeners, activators, filters, respirators, and related supplies in quantities ranging from 2 to 300 units. Bidders must provide firm pricing for all items, delivery charges, and estimated delivery times; pricing may be firm for the entire two-year contract period or firm for year one with specified percentage increases for subsequent years. Delivery must occur within two days of request to the DDOT Central Stores Warehouse at 5025 Russell Ave, Detroit, MI 48207, with no shipping or return charges to DDOT.

The contract term is two years with one optional one-year renewal contingent upon Detroit City Council approval and Chief Procurement Officer signature. Minimum qualifications include five years of experience providing similar supply services, adequate equipment and inventory, authorization as a distributor, location within 25 miles of the warehouse, and good standing with the City of Detroit. Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation at Michigan statutory limits, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 minimum combined single limits. All vendors must register in the Bonfire procurement portal and the City of Detroit Vendor Portal. Responses must include notarized affidavits, three years of financial statements, City of Detroit Treasury Clearance (minimum 10-day processing), and SAM registration for federally funded projects.