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Government Projects in Polk County
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After receiving two bids for the WRF Phosphorus Recovery Facility, with the low bid of $86,674,400 from Rice Lake Construction Group coming in 45% over the revised estimate, the WRA is now rejecting all bids. Staff and HDR evaluated multiple options, including splitting the project, using CMAR, or changing how future phosphorus limits are addressed, and will update comparisons for the Technical Committee. This is a major process project back in planning, creating a strong opening for value engineering, alternative delivery, and phosphorus management solutions.
Following bids received June 23, 2026, the WRA designated Baker Mechanical, Inc. (Baker Group) as the lowest responsive bidder at $7,350,516 for the Building 73 Generator Improvements, and is approving contract and bond. The project adds two Caterpillar 2,000 kW generators, associated switchgear, cooling fans, and electrical and mechanical improvements, with construction phase services by HDR through December 31, 2029. This is a multi-year power resilience project, useful for firms offering subcontract services, commissioning, and future maintenance.
In June 2026 the Board approved multiple marketing and international outreach vendors for IEDA, including VentureNet Iowa LLC, Orissa International, Fenetre Partners, Tractus Asia, Market Intelligence Latin America, National Main Street Center, and CDS Global Inc. Contracts span up to $710,000 for VentureNet and between roughly $89,000 and $275,000 for others. These incumbents will support market research, business attraction, main street assistance, and fulfillment, providing a window for subcontractors and complementary service providers to offer specialized marketing, creative, digital, and analytics support.
The WRA is expanding backup power at Building 73 with two new 2,000 kW Caterpillar generators, matching switchgear, ventilation, and SCADA networking. Bids opened June 23, 2026 with Baker Group the only responsive bidder at $7,350,516, 3.54% under the engineer’s estimate; staff recommend award with WRA Board action expected July 21, 2026 and completion by December 31, 2029. This locks in Baker Group and Ziegler CAT as key players and signals long-term electrical, mechanical, controls, and SCADA integration work at the Des Moines WRF.
The Authority awarded a $1,359,700 construction contract to Jensen Builders for a new maintenance building at Ankeny Regional Airport. Design and bidding were completed by McClure, with Bluestone Engineering and OPN Architects as subconsultants, and construction is expected to begin in late summer/fall 2026. This establishes the prime and design team for follow-on trades, systems, and future facility fit-out or expansions around the new building.
DART approved proceeding with Phase II of its new Operations & Maintenance Facility at 3500 Vandalia Road, with a budget up to $55,000,000 funded without debt. Phase II will add bus storage, fueling, wash, detail, paint/body, operations support, and an admin/operations building so DART can fully vacate its aging 1100 DART Way site. While overall budget and funding stack are set, staff will come back for design, construction, real estate, and grant approvals, creating a pipeline of work for A/E firms, builders, systems integrators, and facility equipment vendors.
DART set 2026–27 pricing with Des Moines Public Schools to provide fixed‑route school tripper service plus Unlimited Access for eligible students and about 5,000 employees, at an updated contract total of $859,033. Service levels drop to about 80% of prior year due to the new bus network, and support and Unlimited Access line items were reduced after DMPS requested renegotiation. This confirms DART as incumbent provider while highlighting future opportunities to revisit pricing, service design, and supporting technology in the 2027–28 update.
Johnston is moving ahead with the sale of up to $14,245,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, with bids due August 3, 2026. The proceeds will fund a list of capital projects included in Exhibit A of the due diligence materials and Preliminary Official Statement prepared with PFM. Sellers of capital project planning, engineering, and owner’s rep services should review the project list, since these bond-backed projects are the city’s next funded priorities.
Johnston is issuing $14,245,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, with sale bids due August 3, 2026. Proceeds will fund a wide mix of street, utility, sewer, stormwater, flood control, trails, sidewalks, tree replacement, and a new fire engine, plus the NW 62nd Ave urban renewal project. This is capital funding, not a specific construction award, signaling a pipeline of upcoming design, construction, equipment, and professional service contracts tied to these projects.
The consent agenda lists Pay App #14 to Hanson Company for Altoona Public Works in the amount of $1,944,453.32. This suggests a significant Public Works facility project is in an advanced construction stage with Hanson Company as the contractor. As the facility nears completion, there will be needs for yard equipment, maintenance tools, IT systems, storage solutions, and operational services that vendors can target.
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Agency Directory
Government Agencies in Polk County, Iowa
80 agencies tracked. Click any agency to see procurement data, contacts, and vendor relationships.
Urbandale Community School District
Unitypoint Health-des Moines School of Radiologic Technology
Saydel Community School District
Racial and Ethnic Disparities (R/ED) Subcommittee
Polk County Aviation Authority
Polk County
PCM Community School District
North Polk Community School District
Natural Resource Commission
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Johnston Community School District
Iowa Workforce Development State Rehabilitation Council
Iowa Workforce Development Employers Council of Iowa
Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa State Patrol (department of Public Safety)
Iowa Secretary of State|voter Registration Commission
Iowa Secretary of State
Iowa Office of the Attorney General | Crime Victim Assistance Board
Iowa Office of the Attorney General
Iowa Insurance Division
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