What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority seeks a strategic partner to provide event electrical services at the Huntington Place Convention Center. Scope requirements include connecting and disconnecting primary power sources, powering service contractors, maintaining an onsite equipment inventory, performing facility electrical maintenance, supplying labor and materials, and staffing customer service desks. Only USA onshore organizations are eligible to bid, and the performance of work takes place onsite. Bidders must submit proposals digitally via email or online by November 4, 2026, no later than 2:00 p.m. EST. A pre-bid meeting occurs on October 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and the deadline to submit questions is October 20, 2026. The contract term spans five years, and the budget calls for proposal offers. The buyer evaluates proposals using criteria including price structure, equipment lists, understanding and experience with IBEW union labor, executive summaries, firm capabilities, partnership model initial offers, customer references, and completed required forms.
Scope of work
- Electrical connections and disconnections from floor boxes, access panels, and primary power sources
- Power supply for food service concessionaires, audio visual contractors, and other service contractors
- On-site electrical equipment, transformers, and cables inventory management
- Pulling City of Detroit electrical permits, coordinating inspections, and correcting violations
- Facility inspection, maintenance, upkeep, and repair services
- Electrical labor, safety watch services, and General Foreman Master Electrician supervision
- Customer service desk personnel and online customer ordering platform
- Exclusive event electrical service delivery for events utilizing exhibit hall space
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposed price structure and appropriate equipment list | Not specified |
| Understanding and experience with IBEW union labor | Not specified |
| Any additional considerations deemed important upon evaluation of proposals | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed electrical service provider
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Understanding and experience with IBEW union labor
- Proven experience providing event electrical services in a large-scale environment
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Firm Overview and Capabilities with organizational chart and resumes
- Proposed Onsite Equipment List
- Proposed Pricing
- Partnership Model Initial Offer
- At least three (3) Customer References
- Required Form 1 - Respondent Agreement Page
- Required Form 2 - Proposal
- Required Form 3 - Affidavit of Compliance - Iran Economic Sanctions Act
- Required Form 4 - Listing of Exceptions
How to submit
- Method
- Email or online via BidNet Direct
- Instructions
- Email to [email protected] with subject Proposal - Event Electrical Services Partnership or submit online at www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/detroit-regional-convention-facility-authority in PDF or Word format.