How to bid on adaptive reuse of former schools for Detroit Public Schools

What the District is seeking

Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking proposals from organizations to purchase or lease former District facilities, rehabilitate them, and operate them as housing with wraparound services for students, families, and the local community.

This RFP may interest organizations able to bring together facility rehabilitation and ongoing housing and support services.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 25, 2026. Proposals are due November 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

Submit through the DemandStar listing before the deadline. The listing identifies the solicitation as 27-0069-0-2027/RLH.

Who this opportunity may suit

The opportunity is aimed at organizations prepared to purchase or lease former school facilities, rehabilitate them, and operate them as housing with wraparound services.

Relevant experience may include construction or rehabilitation, housing operations, or services for students, families, and communities. Consider whether your organization can cover the full work or needs partners.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation’s DemandStar page using “View original source.” You can view the listing details without signing in.

Review the scope, bid number, and due date on the listing. To download the bid documents and submit a response, register a free DemandStar vendor account; the account is free for your first agency. Submit your response through DemandStar before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, credible proposal

Read the bid documents carefully and organize your response around the stated scope and submission instructions. Explain how your organization would approach acquiring or leasing the facility, rehabilitation, and ongoing operation.

Show how the proposed housing and wraparound services would support students, families, and the local community. Identify relevant experience and any partners, and make responsibilities clear.

Allow time to complete the portal submission before the deadline. Check that all required documents are included and that your response is submitted successfully.