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Thank you for your interest in doing business with the DTC.  We are committed to fair and open competition for the procurement of our services and invite the participation of minority-owned, small and women-owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. Current solicitations are listed below.  

DETROIT TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

PUBLIC NOTICE

FFY 2024-2026 Triennial Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal

In accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 26, as amended, DTC/People Movers, hereby notifies the public that it is recommending the following Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal which represents the percentage of work to be accomplished by DBE prime contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and material suppliers on federal-aid transit contracts/projects and during Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) of 2024-2026.

DBE Proposed Goal

The overall proposed DBE goal for FFY 2024-2026 is5%. The DBE Goal Methodology, description of how it was selected, and all information on this goal was available for inspection from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) for thirty (30) calendar days following the publication of this notice at the following location:

Detroit Transportation Corporation
Attn: DTC’s DBE Liaison Officer
500 Griswold, Suite 2900
Detroit, Michigan 48226

DTC received and considered public comments on the proposed goal through December 12, 2024, at 5:00p.m. EST. Comments were accepted by mail, email, and phone number and may be delivered to the following:

Detroit Transportation Corporation
Attn: DTC’s DBE Liaison Officer
500 Griswold, Suite 2900
Detroit, Michigan 48226

Email: DBE@thepeoplemover.com
Phone number: (313) 474-4770

If you have any additional questions, please contact Michele Pollock – DTC’s DBE Liaison Officer.

DTC will consider every request for reasonable accommodation to provide:

  • Language interpretation for people with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and

  • Translations of written material necessary to access DTC programs and information.

  • For reasonable accommodations, contact (313) 224-2160

Date of Publication: November 12, 2024


DETROIT TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION / THE DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED STATE AND FEDERAL APPLICATION FOR OPERATING AND/OR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE

All citizens are advised that the Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) has prepared an application for State of Michigan financial assistance for the fiscal year 2027 as required under Act 51 of the Public Acts of 1951, as amended, and for federal assistance as required under the federal transit laws, as amended.

The DTC is requesting a total of $8,078,698 through the following funding program(s): Section 5307 ($673,712) for infrastructure and equipment upgrades; Section 5337 ($1,814,059) for maintaining the DTC system, equipment, and facilities in a state of good repair; and Act 51 ($5,590,927) for operating assistance.

The DTC ensures that the level and quality of transportation service is provided without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  For more information regarding our Title VI obligations or to file a complaint, please contact the DTC at the address listed below.

Detroit Transportation Corporation

500 Griswold, Suite 2900

Detroit, MI 48226

Written comments or requests regarding the application and/or written requests for a public hearing to review the application must be received by Monday, February 16, 2026.  If a hearing is requested, notice of the scheduled date, time, and location will be provided at least ten (10) days in advance.  Submittals should be sent via email to DTCGrants@thepeoplemover.com.  This document will become final, barring any changes made in response to the written comments.


ADVERTISED: JUNE 22, 2026

RFP # 06.22.2026
WATER SQUARE STATION REHABILITATION

The Detroit Transportation Corporation, Detroit People Mover is solicitating bids for Water Square Station Rehabilitation.  The Scope of Work includes: painting, lighting, chip & patch concrete/masonry, one CCTV camera, pedestrian ramps drain,  decorative vinyl facade and other minor furnishings.  

RFP 6.22.26 will be available for download via Bidnet Direct, www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporationon Monday, June 22nd.  If you are interested in providing a response, there will be a walk-through on June 26, 2026, 1:00pm EST.  Questions will be due on July 1st.  Proposals must be received via Bidnet Direct on or before 5:00pm ET, July 13, 2026.

ADVERTISED: June 17, 2026

RFP# 6.17.26
REPLACEMENT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (ERP)

The Detroit Transportation Corporation, Detroit People Mover is solicitating bids for Replacement of Financial Management Systems (ERP). RFP 6.17.26 can be accessed on Bidnet Direct, www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation.If you are interested in providing a response, there will be a Pre-bid meeting June 25, 2026; 11:00pm EST.  Proposals must be received electronically by Bidnet Direct on or before 5:00pm ET, July 16, 2026.

ADVERTISED: May 20, 2026

RFP #05.20.26‍ ‍
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE EAST AND CENTRAL SUBSTATION

The Detroit Transportation Corporation, Detroit People Mover is solicitating bids for Electrical Maintenance East and Central Substation. RFP 5.20.26 can be accessed on Bidnet Direct, www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation.

If you are interested in providing a response, there will be a walk through on June 2, 2026, 1:00pm EST at MCF Control Center.  Proposals must be received electronically by Bidnet Direct on or before 5:00pm ET, June 30, 2026.

ADVERTISED: May 13, 2026

RFP # 5.13.2026
LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIFORMS

The Detroit Transportation Corporation, Detroit People Mover is solicitating bids for law enforcement uniforms.

RFP 5.13.26 can be accessed on Bidnet Direct, www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation.  Proposals must be received electronically by Bidnet Direct on or before 5:00pm ET, June 5, 2026.

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