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Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program - Forklifts

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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.

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Feasibility and Economic Development Study Consultant for Maritime Innovation Terminal

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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.

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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.

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Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program – Telehandler Manufacturing/Engineering

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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.

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Patrol Boat Manufacturing/Engineering Q&A

Patrol Boat Manufacturing/Engineering Q&A

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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.

Response: Given the complexity of boat manufacturing and the number of components, it is acceptable to provide a written certification of BABA compliance, signed by company leadership, in lieu of listing each component individually so long as the certification clearly states that the boats meet the BABA threshold. You must retain documentation internally to support the claim in case of audit or inquiry.


Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program - Patrol Boat Manufacturing/Engineering

Bids & Proposals

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 boat manufacturers or marine engineering firms to design, build, and deliver two (2) 25’ Center Console Patrol Boats with electric propulsion and specific mission-ready features. The Port of Detroit welcomes interested vendors to review the detailed requirements in the attached RFP and submit their proposals to mschrupp@portdetroit.com no later than September 12, 2025.

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