Warehouse Services

  • The Warehouse supports the instructional and operational needs of the District through the warehousing and transportation of supplies and equipment, moving of schools and departments, and providing courier services between District schools and locations.

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    All requests must be submitted via the Warehouse Services Request Form. 

Services

  • District Mail Services

  • Logistic Services

  • Vendor Delivery to Warehouse

  • Supplies

    Operational and Instructional supplies, when purchased in bulk by schools and departments, are shipped to the school district’s Support Services Complex Building A for cost savings and the best possible prices. When delivered to this location, warehouse personnel will verify the order and notify the requesting department or office of receipt of the shipment. Once given authorization, the warehouse will ship to locations within the district. Some orders may be delivered on regular district mail days, while others may come on other days.

    Surplus Equipment

    The Warehouse picks up surplus equipment from the schools and departments. To have surplus equipment picked up; a request form must be completed via the Division of Operations' SharePoint HUB page.

    The Warehouse maintains surplus equipment that is sent from schools or departments. Any DPSCD personnel with picture identification can visit the Warehouse to view and secure surplus equipment for their school or department. It will be delivered by the Warehouse staff. To schedule a visit, fill out the Warehouse Request Form. 

    Auction

    Any surplus equipment that is determined to no longer be useful for the school district is sold at auction. These auctions are advertised by the procurement department and are conducted annually.

    All auctions will be conducted online with preview dates established at the warehouse and/or school with surplus items.

    District Mail & Courier Service

    The Courier goes to all school administrative locations daily. During the school year, mail is delivered to schools every Tuesday and Thursday. Central Administrative Offices are serviced Monday through Friday. If district mail service is needed over the summer, please submit a request via the Warehouse Services Request Form. 

    Questions about Inter-Office mail delivery or processing of mail can be addressed by the Warehouse staff via email at sscwarehouse@detroitk12.org.

    Other Functions

    • Delivery and pick-up of tests for schools
    • Picking up donated items
    • District new and used textbooks

    The Warehouse Services Request Form is used to request pick-up service, drop-off service, warehouse visits and school clean-outs. 

    Note: Requests for the pick-up and removal of IT, records, and IT-related inventory are to be sent directly to the Office of Information Technology. The Warehouse is not responsible for pick-up of these items unless requested by the Office of Information Technology. For inquiries or requests for program level moves, principals should contact the Chief of Schools. 

     

Contact Information

  • Marvin Hartfield
    Warehouse Manager
    Support Services Complex, Building A
    1425 E. Warren Avenue
    Detroit, MI 48207
    Office (313) 429-8666

    Operating Hours

    7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

    Monday through Friday