How to Respond to Bids
Brendan Mantey
30 steps
6 minutes
Bonfirehub
Finding an Opportunity
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Navigate to the City of Detroit's Procurement portal at [https://detroit.bonfirehub.com](https://detroit.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities)
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You can view all the City of Detroit's open public opportunities on this site. "View Opportunity" to see the details for the solicitation.
Starting a Submission
3
Log In to the Procurement Portal
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Select the opportunity you want to apply for by clicking "View Opportunity."
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You will be taken to view the project details for the opportunity. This page includes important information regarding deadlines, events, and required solicitation information. It is important that you read everything provided on this page and download all materials.
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You can view information about events associated with your selected opportunity. This page also provides a list of commodity codes associated with the solicitation requirements.
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You can access and download all information associated with the opportunity from the "Supporting Documentation" section of the page. Select "Download All Files" to access the file. Save all downloaded files to your device. Review all your downloaded files and complete what is required as listed in the solicitation document.
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The "Requested Information" section of the page's outlines all documentation that you will be asked to submit to respond to the opportunity. You will see that the items listed under "Requested Information" match the names of your downloaded documents. Make sure you complete all of the downloaded files that are listed under "Requested Information." It is important to note the file type and the number of files that can be provided. There may be instances where you will upload multiple files for one requested item as part of your response.
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Scroll to the bottom of the page. Some opportunities may require you to state your intention to bid before starting your submission.
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To start your submission, scroll to the bottom of the page. Click "Prepare Your Submission." You have the option to watch a short video to learn more about the submission process.
Filling Out Your Submission
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At the top of the submission page you will see your organization information pre-populated. Verify that the information is correct. To change any information, select "Edit Contact Info."
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Under STEP 1: Provide Submission Information, you will see an option to upload a file for each of the items that was listed under "Requested Information" on the Project Details Page. Red dots = Required Uploads. Yellow dots = Optional Uploads Green dots = Completed Uploads.
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To upload a file, select "Upload File" for the item you want to include in your submission. You will be able drag and drop or choose from a folder on your device to save your completed document to your submission.
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Once a file has been uploaded, the field will turn green. All required fields (in red) must be green for your submission to be complete.
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If you attached the wrong file, you can delete it by click on the "x" icon under the upload button. You can then select a different file to upload.
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Some fields may ask for you to enter in a numerical answer or a yes or no response, instead of uploading a document.
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Click "Save"
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When the field turns green, your data entry is saved. You can edit this field by selecting the edit button.
Completing Your Submission
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STEP 2: Submit & Finalize, is where you will confirm your uploaded materials and submit all your provided information to the City of Detroit for review and consideration. Click the "I understand that I can't change any of the submission details or documents once the project closes" after you have uploaded all of the required documentation for the solicitation.
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Click "Submit & Finalize My Submission."
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Congratulations! You have completed your submission! After you have finished, you will receive confirmation of your submission.
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From your submission confirmation you can do the following: - Download all of your submitted materials - Send a copy of the confirmation to yourself via email - Return to the Portal Listing to view the project details page
Resubmitting a Completed Submission
You can edit your submission at any time before the project close deadline after you have submitted. If you want to update a document to ensure it is included in your submission you can update your submission. You will get another submission confirmation message after you have resubmitted your corrected information.
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Visit detroit.bonfirehub.com. Log in. Select Submissions.
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Click "Completed"
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Click "View" for the opportunity you want to edit.
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Select the blue text that says "Click here to un-submit your submission."
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You will be take back to your submission form.
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Make any edits you need to your documents and data fields. Select "I understand that I can't change the submission details or documents once the project closes."
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Click "Submit & Finalize My Submission"
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You are done. You will receive another submission confirmation message.
How to Respond to Bids
Brendan Mantey
30 steps
6 minutes
Bonfirehub
Finding an Opportunity
1
Navigate to the City of Detroit's Procurement portal at [https://detroit.bonfirehub.com](https://detroit.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities)
2
You can view all the City of Detroit's open public opportunities on this site. "View Opportunity" to see the details for the solicitation.
Starting a Submission
3
Log In to the Procurement Portal
4
Select the opportunity you want to apply for by clicking "View Opportunity."
5
You will be taken to view the project details for the opportunity. This page includes important information regarding deadlines, events, and required solicitation information. It is important that you read everything provided on this page and download all materials.
6
You can view information about events associated with your selected opportunity. This page also provides a list of commodity codes associated with the solicitation requirements.
7
You can access and download all information associated with the opportunity from the "Supporting Documentation" section of the page. Select "Download All Files" to access the file. Save all downloaded files to your device. Review all your downloaded files and complete what is required as listed in the solicitation document.
8
The "Requested Information" section of the page's outlines all documentation that you will be asked to submit to respond to the opportunity. You will see that the items listed under "Requested Information" match the names of your downloaded documents. Make sure you complete all of the downloaded files that are listed under "Requested Information." It is important to note the file type and the number of files that can be provided. There may be instances where you will upload multiple files for one requested item as part of your response.
9
Scroll to the bottom of the page. Some opportunities may require you to state your intention to bid before starting your submission.
10
To start your submission, scroll to the bottom of the page. Click "Prepare Your Submission." You have the option to watch a short video to learn more about the submission process.
Filling Out Your Submission
11
At the top of the submission page you will see your organization information pre-populated. Verify that the information is correct. To change any information, select "Edit Contact Info."
12
Under STEP 1: Provide Submission Information, you will see an option to upload a file for each of the items that was listed under "Requested Information" on the Project Details Page. Red dots = Required Uploads. Yellow dots = Optional Uploads Green dots = Completed Uploads.
13
To upload a file, select "Upload File" for the item you want to include in your submission. You will be able drag and drop or choose from a folder on your device to save your completed document to your submission.
14
Once a file has been uploaded, the field will turn green. All required fields (in red) must be green for your submission to be complete.
15
If you attached the wrong file, you can delete it by click on the "x" icon under the upload button. You can then select a different file to upload.
16
Some fields may ask for you to enter in a numerical answer or a yes or no response, instead of uploading a document.
17
Click "Save"
18
When the field turns green, your data entry is saved. You can edit this field by selecting the edit button.
Completing Your Submission
19
STEP 2: Submit & Finalize, is where you will confirm your uploaded materials and submit all your provided information to the City of Detroit for review and consideration. Click the "I understand that I can't change any of the submission details or documents once the project closes" after you have uploaded all of the required documentation for the solicitation.
20
Click "Submit & Finalize My Submission."
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Congratulations! You have completed your submission! After you have finished, you will receive confirmation of your submission.
22
From your submission confirmation you can do the following: - Download all of your submitted materials - Send a copy of the confirmation to yourself via email - Return to the Portal Listing to view the project details page
Resubmitting a Completed Submission
You can edit your submission at any time before the project close deadline after you have submitted. If you want to update a document to ensure it is included in your submission you can update your submission. You will get another submission confirmation message after you have resubmitted your corrected information.
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Visit detroit.bonfirehub.com. Log in. Select Submissions.
24
Click "Completed"
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Click "View" for the opportunity you want to edit.
26
Select the blue text that says "Click here to un-submit your submission."
27
You will be take back to your submission form.
28
Make any edits you need to your documents and data fields. Select "I understand that I can't change the submission details or documents once the project closes."
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Click "Submit & Finalize My Submission"
30
You are done. You will receive another submission confirmation message.
