26CRDPFPETHACK-0007, Garbage Service for Volga River State Recreation Area

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified garbage service providers through a Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation (542-DNRRFB-2472-2026) for waste management services at Volga River State Recreation Area. The procurement encompasses comprehensive waste management services including receptacle delivery, peak and non-peak season waste removal, emergency on-call service, and hazardous waste removal. Specific deliverables include the delivery of two 6-yard dumpsters and one 2-yard dumpster by April 1, 2026, with peak season monthly pickups from April through November (8 months) for the larger dumpsters and non-peak season monthly pickups from December through March (4 months) for the 2-yard dumpster. Bidders must submit cost proposals for six service line items: one-time receptacle delivery, peak season waste removal, non-peak season waste removal, emergency on-call service for both 6-yard and 2-yard dumpsters, and hazardous waste removal. The contract term runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028, with potential extensions at the DNR's sole discretion. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM CST on February 13, 2026, with the bid opening date of January 29, 2026. Bidders must submit responses electronically through IMPACS or via email to the Issuing Officer, Darin Galbraith (darin.galbraith@dnr.iowa.gov), and must complete all required sections including the Exceptions Form and certify acceptance of the DNR Standard Contract Conditions and General Conditions.

This is a non-exclusive contract opportunity with no specific set-aside designations or organizational restrictions mentioned in the solicitation materials. Payment terms follow Iowa Code 8A.514, allowing the state 60 days to remit payment, with bidders able to offer discounts for earlier payment options at 30 days or 15 days. The solicitation is classified under commodity codes 95896 (Waste Management Services) and 91027 (Garbage and Trash Removal, Disposal and/or Treatment Services). No incumbent vendor information, existing infrastructure requirements, or specific award value ranges are provided in the available documentation. Qualified providers from any sector meeting the service requirements may submit bids for this two-year contract opportunity.