- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Auxiliary Services
- Warehouse Services
Warehouse Services
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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.
All requests must be submitted via the Warehouse Services Request Form.
Services
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District Mail Services
Courier Service
Bulk Mail
- Envelopes must have the District's Indicia and must be sealed and ready for delivery
- Without the indicia, mail will be returned to the school or department
- All bulk mail must be the same (weight & size).
- Bulk Mail is considered 200 or more
Metered Mail (mail without the Indicia envelopes)
- Single mail such as reports, report cards, comes from schools
- Must be sealed and addressed properly
- Without proper sealing and address, mail will be returned to the school or department
Inter Office Mail
- Warehouse delivers mail between District offices and schools by leaving the mail in a special box to be picked up on a scheduled day
- View the calendar and school zones list under Warehouse Resources for scheduled pick up days
- Mail must be sealed and labeled with the location for delivery
- Envelopes must have the District's Indicia and must be sealed and ready for delivery
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Logistic Services
- Pick - Up and delivery of furniture, books, and bulk supplies
- Items for pick-up must be identified, and a photo must be provided
- Note: Only items listed on the request form will be picked up
- Items for pick-up must be identified, and a photo must be provided
- Requests are submitted via the Warehouse Service Request Form
- The requester will receive a confirmation email from Warehouse staff within 48 hours of submission
- Upon review of the request, Warehouse staff will confirm the pick-up or delivery date
- An on-site assessment may be required for pick-up requests
- All items must be staged at a first floor exit
- File cabinets and desks must be empty
- Pick - Up and delivery of furniture, books, and bulk supplies
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Vendor Delivery to Warehouse
- District Supplies
- Non-Direct Ship to School Items
- Only available if the product(s) cannot be directly shipped to the school building(s). The anticipated delivery date to the Warehouse must be included on the Warehouse Services Request form
- Submit requests via the Warehouse Services Request Form. The requester will receive a confirmation email from Warehouse staff within 48 hours of submission
- Plan to provide the following in your request:
- A copy of the purchase order or invoice
- Expected pick-up date or delivery to the Warehouse
- Storage duration in the Warehouse
- Expected delivery from the Warehouse to the new location
- Plan to provide the following in your request:
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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
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Marvin Hartfield
Warehouse Manager
Support Services Complex, Building A
1425 E. Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207
Office (313) 429-8666Operating Hours
7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday