How to bid on the Engineering Scoping Study for Detroit Water & Sewerage Department

What DWSD is buying

Detroit Water & Sewerage Department is seeking a professional engineering firm for hydraulic modeling and preliminary engineering. The work will evaluate the feasibility of a potential stormwater management system near West McNichols Road and the Upper Branch of the Rouge River.

The RFP has a two-year contract term. Engineering firms with relevant hydraulic modeling and preliminary engineering experience may find this opportunity a fit.

Key dates and the deadline

The RFP was published October 27, 2026. Questions are due November 4, 2026, and proposals are due November 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the solicitation notice directs, before the closing time. Check the listing for any addenda and follow its submission instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is aimed at professional engineering firms that can perform hydraulic modeling and preliminary engineering for stormwater management feasibility work.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is required to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Prepare and submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before November 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Review the full RFP and all addenda before drafting. Note the requested work, response format, submission instructions, and any evaluation criteria provided in the documents.

Explain how your firm would approach the hydraulic modeling and preliminary engineering, and connect relevant experience and staff qualifications to this work. Submit early enough to resolve any portal or file issues before the deadline.