The awarding of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) contracts are based, in part, upon requests for proposals (RFPs) and the open competitive bidding process.

Here's how to proactively prepare to respond to our solicitations:

Register with Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) hosted by bidnet direct

This is where we publish our solicitations (Request for B = Bid, Q = Quote, I = Information, P = Proposal) MITN does have two options - a free version where a contractor needs to watch for bids, or a paid version which will notify you of all new solicitations that fall under the NIGP codes that you chose during registration. (NIGP code is a universal taxonomy for identifying commodities and services in procurement systems). Visit www.mitn.info to sign up. 

Need a MITN registration? CLICK HERE to download step-by-step instructions.

MITN Phone Number: 800-835-4603

Obtain Clearances from the City of Detroit

DWSD requires annual City of Detroit Income Tax & Revenue Clearance Certificates.

Application: http://bit.ly/detroitclearances | Phone: 313-224-3560

Email: [email protected]

Apply for Certifications through the Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity (CRIO) Department

This may qualify your business for equalization credits (competitive advantage) as permitted by the DWSD Procurement Policy.

Phone: 313-224-4950 | Email: [email protected]

Registration into the City of Detroit's Supplier Portal

Allows the award and subsequent payment processes to go quicker and the City can issue purchase orders and process invoices for payment efficiently.

Phone: 313-224-4600 | Email: [email protected]

Website: http://detroitmi.gov/supplier  

DWSD Procurement is excited at the opportunity to possibly do business with you. We are here to encourage and guide you with these preparatory steps. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Please allow 3 business days for a response.

View current DWSD bid opportunities

DWSD Procurement Policy as of October 1, 2023

Attend our Contractor Workshop on Thursday, December 7!

Do you have questions about the procurement process? Have you heard about the work being done, but don’t know how to get bid-ready to win a contract? If you answered yes, then this workshop is for you!

Register now for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Contractor Workshop on Thursday, December 7! This in-person workshop will provide resources to vendors looking to do business with DWSD and offer one-on-one time with DWSD and our participating partners. 

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/748653160757?aff=oddtdtcreator