Purchasing Division

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Suite 1008
Detroit, MI 48226
General: (313) 224-4600
Fax: (313) 224-4374 
TTY: 311 or (313) 224-INFO (4636)

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Medina D. Abdun-Noor, Esq., Purchasing Director


Purchasing Vendor Application & Commodity Code List (pdf)
 
Instructions (pdf)

Get a W-9 form

The Purchasing Division, the City's centralized purchasing authority, is responsible for the vast majority of the City government's acquisitions and purchases. It is responsible for obtaining the proper equipment, materials, and services needed for the City of Detroit municipal government. All purchases, in accordance with applicable ordinances, rules, and procedures, are done on a bid basis, with the lowest acceptable bid receiving award. Lowest acceptable bids are those that meet the specifications of the bid, at the lowest cost. The Purchasing Division will reject all bids that do not meet specifications, regardless of the low bid.

The City of Detroit purchases goods and services under the following guidelines:

• Petty Cash – (up to $399.99) only one quote is required.   Petty cash purchases are purchased and paid directly by the using department.
  
• Imprest Cash – ($400 – $1999.99) a minimum of three bids are required. Like Petty Cash, handled at departmental level, without approval from the Purchasing Division.
  
• Informal Purchase – ($2,000 – $25,000) handled through the Purchasing Division. There is no formal bid opening and only the successful bidder is notified of award.
  
• Formal Purchase – ($25,000.01 and above) handled through the Purchasing Division. A formal bid opening is held and all bidders are notified by letter to whom the award was made. The winning vendor cannot be in arrears with Detroit Income or Property Taxes and must receive a clearance from the Human Rights Department (for bids above $15,000). All formal purchases require the approval of the Detroit City Council. Vendors may protest a bid award by contacting the Purchasing Director by letter, prior to the City Council approval date.

To receive a list of items that the City purchases or to be included on the vendor list, contact the Purchasing Division at (313) 224-4600.

ADVERTISED:  Wednesday, April 30, 2008

BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE 4:00 P.M. ON THE DATE(S) SHOWN BELOW:
Due Date: 05-14-2008
RFQ Number: 25781 

Description:  BATTERIES, AUTOMOTIVE, LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, INDUSTRIAL FOR THREE (3) YEARS WITH TWO (2) - ONE (1) YEAR RENEWALS

Due Date: 05-14-2008
RFQ Number: 25785  

Description: FILTERS, AUTOMOTIVE AND COACH FOR THREE  (3) YEARS WITH TWO (2) - ONE (1) YEAR  RENEWAL OPTIONS.
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BIDS FOR PURCHASING FROM CITY OF DETROIT
SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, PURCHASING DIVISION,1008 COLEMAN A YOUNG MUNICIPAL CENTER, DETROIT, MI, 48226 SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE EXAMINED AND BID FORMS OBTAINED AT THIS OFFICE. THE CITY OF DETROIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WAIVE ANY IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID OR TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS, SHOULD IT BE DEEMED FOR ITS BEST INTEREST.

RFQS LISTED IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT MAY BE DOWNLOADED IN THEIR ENTIRETY FROM EPAC ONLINE AT www.EPACONLINE.COM. FOR INFORMATION ON REGISTERING
WITH EPAC, CALL (313)224-EPAC.
MEDINA NOOR
Purchasing Director