NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LISTING

Proposals may be viewed by clicking on the corresponding link below. To see all current DTC open bids, please use this button below:

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.  

DTC DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL FOR FFY 2023-2025

The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) operating the People Mover hereby announces its DBE Program goal under guidelines of 49 CFR Part 26 and the regulations and directions of the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

DTC’s goal for Fiscal Years (FFY) 2023-2025 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025) is 8%, represented as a percentage of FTA funds that DTC projects it will expend in FTA-assisted contracts (exclusive of transit vehicles). DTC expects to spend  $6,500,000.00 for total contracting in Fiscal Years 2023-2025 subject to DBE participation requirements.

The rationale and proposed methodology for this goal and supporting information regarding DTC's DBE program will be available to the public. To view online, click here.

DTC and the FTA/DOT will accept comments on DTC’s DBE goal and DTC’s DBE program for 45 days from the date of publication. Comments should be sent to the attention of: DBE Liaison Officer, DTC, 500 Griswold, Suite 2900, Detroit, MI 48226.


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 2025 as required under Act 51 of the Public Acts of 1951, as amended, for federal assistance, as required, under the federal transit laws, as amended.

The DTC is requesting a total of $7,584,082 through the following funding program(s):  Section 5304 ($250,000); Section 5307 ($647,551) for infrastructure and improvement upgrades; ($1,743,687) for maintaining the DTC system, equipment and facilities in a state of good repair; and Act 51 ($4,942,874) 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 the Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information regarding our Title VI program 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 Saturday, April 23, 2024. 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 written comments.  

ADVERTISED: APRIL 22, 2024

BID #04-18-24 REBID

The Pension Committee (“Committee”) of the Detroit Transportation Corporation (“DTC”) EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT PLAN (“Plan”) is seeking qualified firms as a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) service provider.  The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to define the Pension Committee's minimum requirements, and to solicit adequate information from which the Committee may evaluate such services.

 All bids must be received by the Detroit Transportation Corporation via Bidnet/MITN on or before May 17, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. (EDT). 

Proposals can be accessed on the Bidnet Direct www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation

ADVERTISED: MAY 17, 2024

RFP # 05-14-24

The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) is seeking a consulting or market research firm to conduct a customer satisfaction survey in order to obtain customer feedback & implement changes to improve the People Mover rail system moving forward.

 Proposals will only be accepted via Bidnet/MITN ONLY on or before 5:00 p.m. (EDT), Friday, May 31, 2024. Proposals received after that date and time will be returned to the sender unopened. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC OPENING OF THE PROPOSALS.

Proposals can be accessed on the Bidnet Direct www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation

ADVERTISED: MAY 17, 2024

RFP # 05-14-24

The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) is seeking a vendor to provide DTC-branded clothing items to its employees. DTC would highly prefer to utilize a vendor that has a voucher system for employees to purchase approved items as negotiated between the vendor and DTC.

Proposals will only be accepted via Bidnet/MITN ONLY on or before 5:00 p.m. (EDT), Friday, May 31, 2024. Proposals received after that date and time will be returned to the sender unopened. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC OPENING OF THE PROPOSALS.

Proposals can be accessed on Bidnet Direct www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation