How to bid on cash and investment management software for the City of Detroit

What Detroit is buying

The City of Detroit is seeking a software system for managing cash, debt, investments and cash forecasts. The solicitation was posted by the City’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer.

This opportunity may interest technology vendors whose products support financial management and forecasting. The full requirements are in the solicitation documents.

Deadline and what to do before it

Responses are due November 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. The submission is handled through Bonfire, so allow time to register, review the documents and complete the portal steps before the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

It may suit software providers serving government finance teams, especially firms with products for cash, debt, investment or cash forecast management. Check the solicitation documents to confirm the City’s specific requirements and whether your offering fits.

How to access and respond

Select “View original source” to open the opportunity page in Bonfire in a web browser. You can view the opportunity publicly without an account.

Register a free vendor account in Bonfire to download the documents and submit your response. The posting’s solicitation documents contain the response instructions.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full solicitation and make a checklist of its requirements, requested materials and submission steps. Use the City’s stated terms and address each requirement directly rather than relying on general product claims.

Explain how your software supports the functions requested, and make your response easy to evaluate with clear descriptions and any supporting materials the solicitation asks for. Leave time to review your submission in Bonfire before the deadline.