Doing Business in Detroit
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How to Do Business in Detroit
The City of Detroit is Open for Business! We can help you navigate through our processes whether you want to start a new business, bid on a contract, or purchase land for Development.
Whether you are a business that has operated for decades or a new start-up, this site is designed to help you work with us as you grow your business in Detroit
Do you provide goods and services the City needs?
City Contracts
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Bidding on Detroit Contracts
Detroit needs your business
Did you know the City of Detroit needs everything from vehicle parts to office supplies? If you provide goods and services at scale and at a competitive price, sign up to bid and start exploring currently available contracts.
Steps and Required Documentation for Bidding
Verification that an individual, business or sub-contractor seeking employment, contract, or a business license with the City of Detroit does not have any outstanding debt with the City of Detroit and is current on all of their City of Detroit Income Taxes.
Required documentation: Individual or corporate tax returns
- Fill out online application
- Receive an email confirmation
Length: 7-10 days
- Prepare required documentation:
a. A completed, signed and dated W-9
b. Contact Information, keywords to describe goods or services you provide.
c. Email address, to receive newly generated Purchase Orders, when generated. - Create Oracle profile
- Receive an email confirmation
Length: 1-2 days
Depending on the certification, businesses qualify for the following benefits: appreciation events, networking and capacity building opportunities, equalization credits when placing bids, and visibility on the business certification register.
- Required Documentation:
- Business name and location, contact information, billing information
- Business Certification Affidavit
- Business Roster (for Detroit Headquartered Business certification)
- Minority Based or Women Based Enterprise Declaration, if applicable
- Fill out online application
- Receive an email confirmation
Length: 21-45 days
- Must meet the qualification as specified in the Bid Scope of Work
- Provide Proof of relevant licenses and permits, if applicable
- Submit all documentation by the Bid Close Date
- Receive a confirmation email
Length: varies
Detroit Land Development
Put Detroit’s land to good use
Whether you’re a developer wanting to build on a City parcel or a community-member looking for a plot to create a pocket park, you can start the process here.
What City-owned property is available to purchase?
Find Property
Are you interested in developing city-owned property?
Land Development
What land development work is available with the City?
Find Projects
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