Procurement

Bids, vendor requirements, and DTC’s disadvantaged business enterprise program.

Find & Respond To Opportunities

DTC seeks fair and open competition for goods, services, and construction. Small, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to participate. Official solicitation documents, amendments, and electronic responses are handled through BidNet Direct.

DTC solicitations on BidNet ↗

Review the solicitation for submission requirements and the latest deadline. Questions and addenda should be handled through the channel identified in the bid documents.

Published Opportunity — September 2026

Train Wheel Reprofiling, Axle & Bearing Assessment

RFP 09.09.2026
Advertised September 9, 2026.
Published response deadline: September 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Submit through BidNet Direct. Check the official listing for updates or amendments.

Recent Solicitations

  • Rail grinding services — RFP 08.11.26: track-condition and state-of-good-repair work. Published deadline: September 11, 2026.
  • Kiosk hosting — RFP 08.12.26: support, maintenance, hosting, and subscriptions for digital-signage kiosks. Proposed term: two years, with three one-year options. Published deadline: September 10, 2026.
  • ERP replacement — RFP 6.17.26: enterprise resource planning system replacement. Published deadline: August 3, 2026.

The response deadlines above have passed. Award and contract information should be confirmed through the procurement process.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

DTC’s published DBE program supports eligible disadvantaged businesses in federally assisted contracting. The proposed overall goal for federal fiscal years 2024–2026 was 5%; the public-comment period closed December 12, 2024.

Contact Michele Pollock, DBE Liaison Officer, at DBE@thepeoplemover.com or 313-474-4770.

Funding Notice Archive

Fiscal year 2027 funding application notice

The published application requested $8,078,698: $673,712 in Section 5307 funds, $1,814,059 in Section 5337 funds, and $5,590,927 under Michigan Act 51. The public-comment period closed February 16, 2026.

For grants questions, contact DTCGrants@thepeoplemover.com.

Contractor Requirements & Assistance

Work near the People Mover may require advance authorization, insurance, and operating protections. Review General Conditions for Contractors before scheduling work.

For language interpretation, translation, or other participation assistance, call 313-224-2160.