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Thank you for your interest in doing business with the DTC.  We are committed to fair and open competition for the procurement of our services and invite the participation of minority-owned, small and women-owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. Current solicitations are listed below.  

DTC DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL FOR FFY 2021-2023

The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) operating the People Mover hereby announces its DBE Program goal under guidelines of 49 CFR Part 26 and the regulations and directions of the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

DTC’s goal for Fiscal Years (FFY) 2021-2023 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023) is 8%, represented as a percentage of FTA funds that DTC projects it will expend in FTA-assisted contracts (exclusive of transit vehicles). DTC expects to spend  $6,500,000.00 for total contracting in Fiscal Years 2021-2023 subject to DBE participation requirements.

The rationale and proposed methodology for this goal and supporting information regarding DTC's DBE program will be available to the public. To view online, click here.

DTC and the FTA/DOT will accept comments on DTC’s DBE goal and DTC’s DBE program for 45 days from the date of publication. Comments should be sent to the attention of: DBE Liaison Officer, DTC, 500 Griswold, Suite 2900, Detroit, MI 48226.


DETROIT TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION / THE DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED STATE AND FEDERAL APPLICATION FOR OPERATING AND/OR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE

All citizens are advised that the Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) has prepared an application for State of Michigan financial assistance for the fiscal year 2025 as required under Act 51 of the Public Acts of 1951, as amended, for federal assistance, as required, under the federal transit laws, as amended.

The DTC is requesting a total of $7,584,082 through the following funding program(s):  Section 5304 ($250,000); Section 5307 ($647,551) for infrastructure and improvement upgrades; ($1,743,687) for maintaining the DTC system, equipment and facilities in a state of good repair; and Act 51 ($4,942,874) for operating assistance.

The DTC ensures that the level and quality of transportation service is provided without regard to race, color or national origin in accordance with the Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information regarding our Title VI program or to file a complaint, please contact the DTC at the address listed below:

Detroit Transportation Corporation

500 Griswold, Suite 2900

Detroit, MI 48226

Written comments or requests regarding the application and/or written requests for a public hearing to review the application must be received by Saturday, April 23, 2024. If a hearing is requested, notice of the scheduled date, time and location will be provided at least ten (10) days in advance. Submittals should be sent via email to DTCGrants@thepeoplemover.com. This document will become final, barring any changes made in response to written comments.  

ADVERTISED: OCTOBER 18, 2024

BID # 81624.1 DOWNTOWN MOBILITY STUDY

BID # 81624.1

The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC), in partnership with the City of Detroit, is seeking an experienced project team to study mobility in the greater downtown Detroit area and develop a system improvement plan for the Detroit People Mover. The project will identify a range of short- and long-term improvements to the Detroit People Mover system that improve mobility, accessibility, and overall quality of life in the greater downtown Detroit neighborhood.

All proposals must be received electronically by Bidnet Direct/MITN on or before 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) November 15, 2024.

Proposals can be accessed on the Bidnet Direct www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation

ADVERTISED: OCTOBER 4, 2024

BID # 012824.1 TRANSIT DATA MANAGEMENT (Rebid)

DTC is seeking a firm that demonstrates experience with development of software for Transit Data Management (TDM). The successful Contractor shall provide a Cloud-based software solution with a “user friendly” executive dashboard, needed to make financial and operational decisions and creation of internal statistical reports (inferential, descriptive, predictive, etc.).

  • Descriptive Statistical Analysis; mean, median, mode

  • Inferential Statistical Analysis: graphic, comparative

  • Predictive Analysis: data mining capability to predict future trends

  • Prescriptive Analysis: simulation for recommendations

  • Exploratory Data Analysis: check anomalies or assumptions

  • Causal Analysis: cause and event

  • Mechanistic Analysis: measure of change in one leading to change in another event or variable

 Additionally, the tool must be designed to source and compile data from multiple internal DTC tools (i.e., Excel spreadsheets, Thales, SelTrac, Vehicle On-Board Control system, CSV files, and Maintenance applications) which can be entered/uploaded into the NTD.

 All proposals must be received electronically by Bidnet Direct/MITN on or before 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) November 1, 2024.

Proposals can be accessed on Bidnet Direct www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation

ADVERTISED: OCTOBER 4, 2024

BID # 092823.1 POST PANDEMIC STRATEGIC PLAN

DTC seeks proposals to develop a systematic approach to Post Pandemic Planning for the future needs of the DPM system.  The primary objective being to provide a planning guide and process document that assists policy makers, operations, decision makers, and the general public in understanding the vision and direction of DTC over the next 5 years. The document will be flexible, organic, and dynamic with respect to its contents and have the ability to change due to the business, economic, and political climate. The document will be consistent with the RTA Master Transit Plan but will specifically address the needs of the DPM system. The DPM is unique in design and capital requirements than traditional rail or bus. The Plan will also have a keen focus on the New Mobility Options for travel and will incorporate these concepts into the plan as well. The plan will also analyze the impact of the closing of a Fare Free system on DTC ridership and services. The document will utilize and emphasize orthogonal thinking. Therefore, a Project Schedule reflecting this outcome and how the proposer plans on achieving it shall be submitted with the response. Proposers shall clearly detail and include the number of professionals, manpower, hours and days of work in their proposals.

All proposals must be received electronically by Bidnet Direct/MITN on or before 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) October 25, 2024.

Proposals can be accessed on Bidnet Direct www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation

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Proposals can be accessed on Bidnet Direct www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation