The City of Des Moines is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors to perform comprehensive repairs on a single‑family residence located on Capitol Avenue. The scope includes window replacement, rear entry door replacement, storm‑door replacement, lead‑abatement, full siding removal and replacement, porch column metal wrap, plywood sheathing, PVC trim installation, removal of HVAC units and awnings, soffit and fascia repair/replacement, and associated lead‑abatement work. Bidders must be licensed in Iowa, carry required insurance, and submit all required licensure documents (Iowa DOL, lead‑abatement). An optional pre‑submission conference on 9 Nov 2026 allows a one‑time property walkthrough for those who RSVP by 9 Oct 2026. All bids must be submitted electronically by 2 PM CT on 22 Sept 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and will commence upon issuance of a purchase order, ending upon project completion.
• Required work: windows, doors, siding, porch, soffit/fascia, lead‑abatement, removal of awning/HVAC units.
• Location: Des Moines, IA (Capitol Ave).
• Mandatory qualifications: Iowa contractor licensure, lead‑abatement license, insurance, compliance with safety & environmental regulations.
• Submission: electronic sealed bid only; no paper, fax, or hand‑delivery.
• Key dates: Issue 8/27/2026, Questions 9/14/2026, Pre‑submission conference 9/11/2026 (optional), Bid deadline 9/22/2026.
• Evaluation: lowest responsive bid, with consideration for experience, references, and ability to start promptly.