Description
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive garbage collection, hauling, and disposal services for Green Valley State Park in Union County. The contract will run for an initial two‑year period (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2028) with up to four one‑year extensions at DNR’s discretion. Services include delivery of five 6‑yard dumpsters, weekly peak‑season waste removal, on‑call peak and off‑season pickups, and winter service for the park office dumpster. The contractor must hold all required local permits, maintain specified insurance limits, and respond to written RFQ questions by 10/2/2026. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on 10/6/2026.
• Deliver five 6‑yard dumpsters by Nov 1 2026 (3 campground, 1 cabin, 1 office).
• Weekly waste collection Apr 1 – Nov 30, Monday 6 am‑6 pm.
• On‑call peak‑season pickups May 1 – Oct 31 (up to 5 dumpsters per pick‑up, max 6 pick‑ups/yr).
• Winter service (Dec, Jan‑Mar) for office dumpster, plus bi‑weekly March service for campground dumpsters.
• Contractor must provide permits, insurance ($2 M general liability, $1 M each other), and comply with DNR contract conditions.