Snow and Ice Removal at State Hygienic Laboratory

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for the renovation of the 5th floor of the Hoover Building in Des Moines, IA. This procurement opportunity is specific to Polk County and the City of Des Moines. The State has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for seasonal snow and ice removal services at the State Hygienic Laboratory campus adjacent to the Ankeny DMACC campus. The State is seeking qualified providers to submit quotes for clearing the parking lot and sidewalks, applying ice pre-treatment, and providing ice melt chemical treatment. The resulting contract will be a Master Agreement with the possibility of renewal for up to six (6) years. Bids are due by October 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT and the pricing structure includes a cost per each snow removal push, a cost per each ice pre-treatment application, a cost per each ice melt chemical treatment, and an hourly rate for drifting events. The contract will require the selected bidder to provide a performance bond and the State will retain 10% of each payment until all work is completed and accepted.

The RFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget for this procurement is not explicitly stated, but the resulting contract will be a Master Agreement with the possibility of renewal for up to six (6) years, suggesting a multi-year contract with a potentially significant value.