GROUND MAINTENANCE FOR DETROIT DETNTION CENTER - PREAPPROVED DETROIT SUPPLY SCHEDULE GROUND MAINTENANCE #1 VENDORS ONLY

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Detroit Police Department Detention Center, is soliciting qualified vendors for a two-year ground maintenance contract. The scope of work includes comprehensive grounds upkeep, featuring a summer schedule of mowing designated areas every seven to ten days and a winter schedule consisting of weekly salt box refills. Eligible vendors must possess at least three years of commercial grounds maintenance experience and provide all necessary commercial equipment, including riding and walk-behind mowers, blowers, and trimmers. All personnel are required to undergo background checks through the Michigan Department of Corrections or Detroit Police Department and must display official identification badges while on duty. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the City applying equalization credits for certified Detroit-based businesses. Bidders must submit their proposals via the Bonfire portal, including a completed bid sheet, notarized affidavits of disclosure and non-collusion, and three years of financial statements. The agreement incorporates several federal regulatory requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and Executive Order 11246 regarding equal opportunity employment. Payment is processed through the City of Detroit Oracle Vendor Portal on standard NET 30 terms. Performance begins upon the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed following approval by the Detroit City Council.