Garbage Service, Springbrook State Park, Guthrie County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is requesting quotes for garbage collection, hauling, and disposal services at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie County, with quotes due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

The scope covers delivery and maintenance of eight 2-yard dumpsters (six at the campground, one at the office, one at the cabin) with weekly collection service during peak season (April 1 through October 31) on Mondays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CST, on-call collection during off-season (November 1 through March 31) with a minimum 48-hour notice, and on-call extra trash removal as requested. The contractor must hold current and valid local, city, or county permits and licenses for garbage transportation and landfill disposal, and maintain General Liability insurance with a $2 million General Aggregate limit and Automobile Liability insurance with a $1 million combined single limit.

The initial contract term runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2028, with four possible annual extensions at the DNR's sole discretion. The DNR will award to the lowest responsible bidder based on price. Bidders must submit pricing for four distinct line items: dumpster delivery (one-time charge), peak-season monthly collection (seven months), off-season per-pickup charges (five months), and on-call services. The DNR reserves the right to reject any or all bids, cancel the RFQ, or issue a new RFQ at any time. Payment terms allow sixty days for the DNR to pay invoices under Iowa Code 8A.514. Written questions and clarification requests are due October 9, 2026. Quotes should be directed to Darin Galbraith, Purchasing Agent, at darin.galbraith@dnr.iowa.gov or 515-344-0055.