RFP Fire Capital Improvements

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is seeking qualified general contractors to provide comprehensive construction services for fire capital improvements across all firehouse locations throughout Detroit for a two-year contract period. The Request for Proposals (RFP) targets the renovation and maintenance of fire department facilities, most of which were constructed in the 1920s and range from 3,000 to 10,000 square feet. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in general contracting services, with the ability to perform major building repairs, MEP upgrades, structural repairs, roofing, site improvements, and window replacements. The technical proposal will be evaluated across four key areas: work plan/schedule (25 points), capacity (25 points), experience (20 points), and cost proposal (30 points). Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on December 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST at two specified fire stations, written questions due by December 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST, and final proposals due on December 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST through the Supplier Portal.

The RFP includes equalization credits and competitive advantages for certified Detroit-based businesses, with credits ranging from 1-5% for businesses meeting specific local certifications. Certified business categories include Detroit Based, Detroit Resident Business, Detroit Headquartered, Detroit Based Small Business, and Construction Workforce Investment Business. The estimated project budget is approximately $3.1 million, with individual task/project budgets ranging from $5,000 to $1 million. Respondents must provide comprehensive documentation including organizational charts, staff rosters, leadership team resumes, committed work capacity documentation, and various affidavits addressing workforce safety, corporate accountability, and non-collusion. Successful contractors must register as vendors with the City of Detroit, obtain appropriate insurance coverage, and comply with federal and local regulations including Davis-Bacon Act requirements and equal opportunity provisions. The City anticipates making one or multiple awards resulting from this solicitation, with contracts subject to City Council approval and signature by the Chief Procurement Officer.