Contracting with the City of Detroit, Step by Step

 Log in and provide: 

1. Taxpayer ID 
2. Email Address 
3. Business classification 
4. Administrative contact
5. Commodities (Goods and/or Services) Offered 

Need help registering? Visit our Supplier Support page for written and video guides and links to live, virtual assistance sessions.

Research open solicitations 

Check Supplier Portal for bid invitations

Sign up for GovDelivery for procurement updates and bid opportunity notices 

Get certified by the Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity Department as a Detroit Based Business to be eligible for local preferences,  when applicable

• Apply here to certify your business with CRIO Department 
• Make sure to apply early; a valid certificate must be uploaded with your bid to be applicable

Upload to the Supplier Portal:

• Documents specific to the bid (e.g., proposal, pricing, inventories, staff lists, licenses, etc.)
• Certificate of Authority
• Conflicts of Interest
• Non-Collusion

Need document assistance? Schedule an appointment with one of our specialists. 

Evaluation team includes field-specific and procurement staff

Winning bidder(s) selected to receive contract(s)

Need help submitting a bid? Visit our Supplier Support page for written and video guides and links to live, virtual assistance sessions.

Contract finalized and signed

• Contract Requirements 
  • Certificate of Insurance in Compliance with Contract
  • Treasury Clearance 
  • Consolidated Affidavits & Sample Employment Application 
  • Certificate of Good Standing with State of Michigan LARA
  • Payment and Performance Bonds (If Applicable)

Contracts $25K and over require City Council approval

Supplier notified of a purchase order created in Oracle

There MUST be a signed contract or purchase order from the Office of Contracting and Procurement before beginning any work with a City of Detroit department or agency

Provide goods and services described in the contract

City monitors performance and compliance