Janitorial Services and Waste Removal for Wilton EB Parking Only Rest Room

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive janitorial cleaning, waste removal, and vault‑toilet pumping services for the Wilton East‑Bound Parking‑Only rest area (MM 268.2). The contract is a 12‑month base period with an option to renew up to five additional one‑year terms. The award will be based on “Cost and Other Factors,” including mandatory requirements, staffing plan, past performance, and capacity. Vendors must supply all cleaning supplies, water, uniforms, and snow‑removal equipment, and must adhere to strict reporting, key‑control, and inspection protocols. The solicitation allows a maximum of four DOT rest‑area contracts per vendor. • Scope: Daily interior/exterior janitorial duties, trash removal, and twice‑yearly vault toilet pumping (with optional additional pumping). • Requirements: Provide water on‑site, maintain uniforms, submit monthly invoices and cleaning logs, and comply with DOT inspection and key‑return procedures. • Timeline: Bids open 4/15/2026, pre‑bid conference 4/22/2026, questions due 5/7/2026, sealed bid deadline 5/13/2026, contract start 1 August 2026 for a 12‑month term (renewable).