Snow Removal Services - Iowa DOT District 1 Sites

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking competitive bids for snow removal services for Fiscal Year 2026, specifically targeting fifteen properties within District 1 in the Des Moines Metro area. The Request for Quote (RFQ-1627) solicits comprehensive snow removal services, requiring contractors to provide all necessary materials, labor, and equipment to achieve near-normal surface conditions after winter precipitation events. Bidders must submit per-trip pricing for snow levels of 1-8 inches and over 9 inches, along with separate line bids for sand and/or salt applications at each location. The procurement timeline spans from April 15, 2025, to May 9, 2025, with sealed bids due by 1:00 PM CDT on May 9, 2025. The contract will cover a one-year term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for five additional twelve-month periods. Evaluation criteria will include cost, mandatory requirement compliance, proposed staffing, time schedule, past work performance, and work capacity. Contractors must bid on all items within the groups to be considered for award and must comply with local City Snow Ordinance guidelines, ensuring sidewalks and handicap ramps are sufficiently cleared for safe passage.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents, the Iowa DOT requires bidders to provide comprehensive service coverage across all fifteen properties. The service locations vary in size from 45'x4' to 230'x12', and the DOT reserves the right to add or remove properties from the contract based on acquisitions or disposals. Deliveries will be F.O.B. Destination, and the agency is tax-exempt. The contact for this bid is Kyle Williams, reachable at Kyle.Williams@iowadot.us or +1 515-233-7960. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 60, with the commodity code 96872 for Snow and Ice Removal Services. While no specific budget range or award value is provided, interested vendors should be prepared to submit comprehensive pricing for snow removal and treatment services across multiple properties. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder, with a focus on overall value and service capability.