Property Improvement Projects

The City of Des Moines is issuing a sealed‑bid solicitation to establish standard rates for a wide range of property‑improvement services for the 2027 construction season (April‑October 2027). Qualified contractors will submit hourly or unit‑price rates for individual tasks such as wood‑deck repair, minor plumbing, electrical updates, HVAC replacement, demolition, landscaping, and environmental remediation. The contract will be awarded to multiple vendors based on lowest responsive bids and will run until December 31 2027 with the possibility of up to five one‑year extensions. Bidders must provide all required licenses, certifications, insurance, and a current Iowa contractor registration. An optional pre‑submission conference is scheduled for 2 PM on 6 Nov 2026. Key points include: • Sealed electronic bids only; deadline 17 Nov 2026 2 PM CT. • Question deadline 9 Nov 2026 2 PM CT (via online portal). • Contract term: Apr 2027 – Oct 2027 (initial) with extensions possible to 2028‑2032. • Multiple award – lowest responsive bids for each trade/service item. • Required documentation: Iowa contractor registration, relevant trade licenses (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lead, asbestos, radon, etc.), insurance carrier form. • Payment upon inspection/acceptance; invoicing within 30 days of receipt. • No partial payments unless authorized; warranty minimum 12 months.