Bid guide
How to bid on Athletic Field Upgrade for Detroit Public Schools
What Detroit Public Schools is buying
Detroit Public Schools is seeking construction services for an athletic field upgrade. This is an opportunity for construction firms to provide general construction, building construction, and potentially concrete and metal product services.
The solicitation is an Request for Proposals (RFP) and is identified as RFP-DET-260000002549-1. Five documents are posted with the solicitation, which will provide full details on the scope of work.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 28, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this date and time.
It is important to submit your response well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Late submissions are typically not accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in athletic field upgrades, general construction, and building construction services. Vendors specializing in concrete and metal products may also find relevant work.
The commodity lines associated with this RFP include CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, GENERAL (INCL. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, NEW (INCL. MAINTENANCE AND; and CONCRETE AND METAL PRODUCTS, CULVERTS, PILINGS, SEPTIC TANKS.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation details and documents, you need to visit Michigan’s SIGMA Vendor Self Service portal. Once on the portal's home page, open "View Published Solicitations."
Search for the solicitation number RFP-DET-260000002549-1. After finding the matching result, you can view the details and attachment list. To download documents or submit your response, you will need to register a free vendor account on the portal and follow the instructions provided in the solicitation before the deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all five documents posted with the solicitation to fully understand the project requirements, scope of work, and evaluation criteria. Pay close attention to any specific instructions for proposal formatting and content.
Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's experience with similar athletic field upgrade projects and your capacity to meet the project timeline. Highlight any relevant certifications or specialized skills your team possesses. If you have questions, contact Maisha Parham, the buyer, for clarification before the submission deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Detroit Public Schools; the original posting controls.