Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program - Forklifts
Open Opportunities
Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program - Forklifts
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program. The Port of Detroit is seeking proposals from qualified manufacturers to design, build, and deliver four (4) light- and medium duty electric forklifts to support our operational needs. The Port of Detroit welcomes interested vendors to review the detailed requirements in the attached RFP and submit their proposals to rfp@portdetroit.com no later than November 19, 2025.
Feasibility and Economic Development Study Consultant for Maritime Innovation Terminal
Open Opportunities
Bids & Proposals
The Port Authority seeks Statements of Qualifications (“SOQ”) from qualified consulting firms to conduct a feasibility and economic development study for a Maritime Innovation Terminal (“the Project”). The study will evaluate the market potential, required and optimal infrastructure needs, operational models, and economic impact of developing the a terminal where researchers, engineers, and maritime and logistics businesses can collaborate to test and demonstrate new technologies aimed at improving the efficiency, safety, and environmental performance of maritime operations and logistics systems.
Q&A for RFQ for Consultant for Feasibility Study
October 28, 2025
Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program – Railcar Mover Manufacturing/Engineering
Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program – Railcar Mover Manufacturing/Engineering
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program. The Port of Detroit is seeking proposals from qualified railcar mover manufacturers or marine engineering firms to design, build, and deliver two (2) railcar mover to support our operational needs. The Port of Detroit welcomes interested vendors to review the detailed requirements in the attached RFP and submit their proposals to rfp@portdetroit.com no later than October 17, 2025.
NOTE: To ensure bidders have all relevant information and to give them more time to ask questions, we have extended the deadline to October 17th, 2025.
Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program – Telehandler Manufacturing/Engineering
Open Opportunities
Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program – Telehandler Manufacturing/Engineering
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program. The Port of Detroit is seeking proposals from qualified telehandler manufacturers or engineering firms to design, build, and deliver two (2) telehandlers to support our operational needs. The Port of Detroit welcomes interested vendors to review the detailed requirements in the attached RFP and submit their proposals to rfp@portdetroit.com no later than October 22, 2025.
Patrol Boat Manufacturing/Engineering Q&A
Patrol Boat Manufacturing/Engineering Q&A
Patrol Boat Manufacturing/Engineering Q&A
Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program
BIDS & PROPOSALS
Response: The Davis-Bacon Act applies to federally funded construction contracts over $2,000 and requires payment of prevailing wages to laborers and mechanics. For your boat-building scope, the key issue is whether your work qualifies as “construction” under Davis-Bacon. We believe this contract is for manufacturing and delivery of boats, and no on-site construction or installation is involved, so Davis-Bacon can be excluded. However, if your scope includes installation, assembly, or construction at the Port of Detroit, then Davis-Bacon requirements would likely apply. Please address this within your submittal.
Response: Based on U.S. Department of Labor guidance and Davis-Bacon regulations, prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act do not apply to boat manufacturing contracts unless construction, alteration, or repair work is performed at the site of the work. Please confirm that this does not apply in your RFP response.

