Tech Innovation Challenge - AI for Muni-code Search

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Innovation and Technology, is seeking qualified respondents to develop and deliver a pilot-ready artificial intelligence solution designed to assist with navigation, interpretation, and application of the city’s municipal code. The contract, valued at $50,000, is structured as a six-month pilot project with the expectation that the solution will be fully operational within 60 days of award. Proposals must demonstrate prior experience with at least three relevant projects completed within the last five years and include a concise 100-word elevator pitch, a detailed implementation timeline, and evidence of a solution that is immediately deployable without requiring custom development. The AI system must integrate with city resources including data, personnel, and facilities as specified by the respondent, and all proposed subcontractors must be cleared through debarment checks and their roles and prior collaborations disclosed. The solicitation requires submission of a respondent questionnaire and proposal introduction document, along with three reference forms verifying experience, and mandates that all proposals remain binding for 120 days after the June 12, 2026 deadline. Evaluation is based on demonstrated experience, alignment with technical requirements, and feasibility of rapid deployment, though specific weighting or award methodology is not disclosed. The place of performance is strictly within Detroit, Michigan, and no formal contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, special packaging requirements, delivery terms, or payment details are included. No security clearances, contract extensions, or option periods are anticipated, and the project is limited to a single fixed-price term without provisions for renewal. Respondents must ensure compliance with all disclosure obligations, including pending litigation or prior contract terminations for cause, and must not include any debarred entities in their proposed team structure.