Trash Service for Ames DOT Complex

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive trash‑service and dumpster rental for its Ames Complex. The contract requires weekly collection of nine 6‑yard dumpsters and two 8‑yard dumpsters, with one 8‑yard dumpster serviced three times per week, all supplied and maintained by the contractor. Bidders must submit a single monthly turnkey price that excludes all taxes, fees, or surcharges, and also provide rates for any extra‑pickup services. The award will be based on cost and other factors, with a one‑year base term and up to five optional one‑year renewals. • Weekly service for 9 × 6‑yard and 2 × 8‑yard dumpsters; 3‑times‑weekly service for 1 × 8‑yard dumpster. • Monthly turnkey pricing only; no taxes/fees allowed in the price. • Additional line items for extra‑pickup charges for both 6‑yard and 8‑yard units. • Contract length: 1 year base, renewable up to 5 years in 12‑month increments. • Delivery/start date required by 1 Oct 2026.