Statewide Rest Area Trash Removal

Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for statewide trash removal, disposal, and treatment services at its highway rest‑area facilities. The contract will cover cleaning of roadside parks, privy vaults, septic tanks, and trash cans at dozens of locations across Iowa, with service frequencies ranging from once‑per‑month to twice‑per‑week depending on the site. The base contract runs September 1 2026 – August 31 2027 (12 months) with up to five optional one‑year extensions. Bidders must submit monthly itemized invoices that identify the exact mile‑marker, direction, and service period for each location. The award will be based on “most advantageous” criteria, considering cost, compliance, staffing, schedule, and past performance.