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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 is 5%. 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 until December 12, 2024, at the following location:

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

DTC received and consider public comments on the proposed goal until 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: March 25, 2026

RFP# 12.30.25
UNIFORM AND MAT RENTAL SERVICES

The Detroit Transportation Corporation, Detroit People Mover is solicitating bids for uniform and mat rental services. Proposals must be received electronically by Bidnet Direct on or before 5:00pm ET, April 10, 2026. RFP 03.24.26 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, April 10, 2026. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC OPENING OF THE PROPOSAL.

ADVERTISED: March 20, 2026

RFP # 03.20.2026
PHYSICALS (NON-INJURY) AND SPECIMEN COLLECTION

Detroit Transportation Corporation (“DTC”), is soliciting quotes for a medical facility to provide the following services to candidates that have been contingently offered employment and for current DTC employees who hold a safety-sensitive position, administrative non-safety sensitive position or are in the position of licensed police officer of PA 330 certified police officer. RFP 03.20.26 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, April 6, 2026. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC OPENING OF THE PROPOSAL.

ADVERTISED: February 4, 2026

RFP # 2.4.2026
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY RFP

The Detroit Transportation Corporation, Detroit People Mover is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide an employee engagement survey to establish a baseline for our measured improvement and to identify continued areas of opportunity..

RFP 2.4.26 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, February 25, 2026. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC OPENING OF THE PROPOSAL.

ADVERTISED: January 28, 2026

RFP # 1.28.2026
INTERNAL AUDIT _ PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN

The Detroit Transportation Corporation, Detroit People Mover is solicitating bids for Internal Audit _ Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.

RFP 1.28.26 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, February 23, 2026.

ADVERTISED:  January 7, 2026 

RFP# 01.07.2025
GUIDEWAY SURVEY, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES

The Detroit Transportation Corporation, Detroit People Mover is solicitating bids for Guideway Survey, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services. A Mandatory Walk-thru is scheduled on January 15, 2026 at 10:30am ET at 360 State Street, Detroit, MI 48226. RSVP email gwallace@thepeoplemover.com.

RFP 01.07.26 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, February 16, 2026.