Animal Carcass Removal and Disposal Services

The City of Detroit is seeking recurring pickup, transportation, and compliant disposal of animal carcasses from its animal care shelter under a two-year contract with one renewal option.

City of Detroit > Office of Contracting and Procurement > General Services Department


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Dec 07, 2026 09:00 PM
Nov 06, 2026 09:00 PM
2 years base + 1 × 1 year option
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The City seeks regular and emergency pickup and off-site transportation of animal carcasses from its animal care shelter, followed by disposal by incineration or landfill in accordance with Michigan law. Rendering and composting are prohibited. The contractor must provide suitable, inconspicuous vehicles and equipment, handle loading, respond to emergency requests within 48 hours, confirm pickup requests within two to four hours, and maintain disposal logs and documentation. Regular service is currently scheduled up to twice weekly, with emergency pickups approximately monthly. Respondents must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience and provide three references, a current Michigan transporting and disposal license, vehicle details and photographs, and a description of disposal procedures and facilities. Pricing is requested for monthly standard pickups and emergency pickups. The contract term is two years with one one-year renewal option; the City may make one or multiple awards.

Classification Codes
NAICS562119Other Waste Collection
PSCM2ACHusbanding Services—Removal Services
Smart Codes
animal carcass pickupanimal carcass disposalanimal carcass transportation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 06, 2026 09:00 PM-Opportunity Open Date
Nov 17, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 24, 2026-Answers Distributed
Dec 07, 2026 09:00 PM-Quote Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $500,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
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  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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