IT System Integration and API Development

The City of Detroit is seeking a subcontractor to design and maintain a secure API integration between its background screening platform and the Applicant Tracking System to enable real-time, bidirectional data exchange and seamless system interoperability. This effort is critical to ensuring accurate, timely, and secure transmission of applicant data across both platforms, supporting efficient hiring processes while maintaining strict data integrity and compliance with security standards. The subcontractor must demonstrate expertise in API development, system integration, and cybersecurity practices to implement a robust, scalable solution that meets the City’s operational needs. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services, is posted with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and is available through the Detroit BonfireHub portal. While no set-aside designation or specific office address details are provided, performance is expected to support the City of Detroit’s internal operations in Michigan. The project requires ongoing maintenance and support beyond initial deployment to ensure continued system functionality, security, and adaptability to future changes in either platform. Subcontractors must be prepared to align with the City’s technical and compliance requirements without specific point of contact information being publicly disclosed.