Description
The State of Iowa is soliciting competitive bids to provide comprehensive snow removal and lawn care services for its facility at 6200 Park Avenue, Des Moines. The contract covers seasonal snow‑event removal (including multiple snowfall thresholds), drifting event cleanup, ice‑treatment, and pre‑treatment services, as well as year‑round landscaping duties such as weekly mowing, mulching, weed control, tree trimming, fertilization, aeration, and special landscaping tasks. Bidders must submit pricing per defined snow‑event triggers and hourly rates for drifting, and must be capable of responding promptly to weather‑driven calls. The award will be based on price, compliance with specifications, and ability to meet service windows from April 1 through October 30 for lawn care and throughout the winter for snow removal.
• Bid Number: 005‑RFB‑2928‑2027
• Service location: 6200 Park Ave., Des Moines, IA
• Snow removal pricing tiers: 1‑3”, 3.1‑6”, 6.1‑9”, 9+ inches per event
• Drifting and ice‑treatment billed hourly; pre‑treatment optional
• Lawn care required weekly (April 1‑Oct 30) with mulching, weed removal, and debris disposal
• Additional landscaping services (tree trimming, fertilization, aeration) as outlined
• Bid submission deadline: 17 Sept 2026, 3:00 PM CST
• Questions due: 10 Sept 2026, 3:00 PM CST
• Site visit (optional) on 26 Aug 2026