Description
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing an RFQ for comprehensive garbage services at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie County. The contract will span an initial two‑year period (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2028) with up to four one‑year extensions at DNR’s discretion. The contractor must provide eight 2‑yard (or larger) roll‑off dumpsters, deliver them by Nov 1 2026, and perform scheduled collections: weekly pickups at the campground, office, and cabin from April 1 to Oct 31 (peak season) and limited off‑season pickups from Nov 1 to Mar 31. Additional on‑call trash removal may be required with 48‑hour notice. Bidders must hold all required local waste‑transport permits, carry specified insurance limits, and submit a detailed cost proposal covering delivery, weekly service, off‑season service, and on‑call rates. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder; payment terms are net 60 days.
• Scope: delivery, placement, and weekly/seasonal collection of waste for 8 dumpsters.
• Duration: 2‑year base contract, possible 4‑year extensions.
• Location: Springbrook State Park, Guthrie County, Iowa.
• Key dates: Questions due 10/2/2026, responses 10/5/2026, quotes due 10/6/2026 2 PM.
• Mandatory qualifications: valid waste‑transport permits, insurance ($2 M general liability, $1 M each other).
• Evaluation: lowest responsible bid wins.