City of Des Moines - Single Family Home Repairs - Capitol Ave - Request for Bid K27-083 (2026)
- Due
- Sep 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kelli Sizenbach
- (515) 283-4228
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Des Moines Neighborhood Services, Property Improvement Division is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors for home repairs in a single-family home per the terms, conditions, and specifications of this Request for Bids. The project involves window and door replacement, siding replacement, and soffit/fascia repair and replacement at Capitol Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. Required work includes replacing windows, rear entry door, and storm doors, removing and replacing siding, removing West and Southwest wall and infill area, installing metal wrap over exposed wood porch columns, installing pressure treated plywood on face of porch rim joist, installing new white PVC trim boards, removing window a/c unit, removing black metal awning, lead abatement, installing new aluminum soffit panels, wrapping fascia, and replacing rotted fascia and/or soffit. Responses will be accepted through the electronic bidding system by the submission deadline of September 22, 2026. An optional in-person pre-submission conference is scheduled for September 11, 2026, with an RSVP deadline of September 10, 2026. Bidders must submit insurance carrier forms, Iowa DOL licensure, and lead abatement licensure.
1.1 Replace windows per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 1.2 Replace rear entry door per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 1.3 Replace storm doors per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 1.4 Lead abatement per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.1 Remove and replace siding per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.2 Remove West and Southwest wall and infill area per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.3 Install metal wrap over the exposed wood porch columns per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.4 Install pressure treated plywood on face of porch rim joist per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.5 Install new white PVC trim boards per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.6 Remove window a/c unit per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.7 Remove the black metal awning per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.8 Lead abatement per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 3.1 Install new aluminum soffit panels per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 3.2 Wrap fascia per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 3.3 Replace rotted fascia and/or soffit per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 3.4 Lead abatement per the specifications of this Request for Bids.
Pricing, Bidder's responsiveness to the Request for Bid, references, customer service and experience, qualifications, past experience of the City with the Bidder, Bidder's ability to provide timely project start and completion
SUMMARY
The City of Des Moines Neighborhood Services, Property Improvement Division is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors for home repairs in a single-family home per the terms, conditions, and specifications of this Request for Bids.
The project involves window and door replacement, siding replacement, and soffit/fascia repair and replacement at Capitol Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. Required work includes replacing windows, rear entry door, and storm doors, removing and replacing siding, removing West and Southwest wall and infill area, installing metal wrap over exposed wood porch columns, installing pressure treated plywood on face of porch rim joist, installing new white PVC trim boards, removing window a/c unit, removing black metal awning, lead abatement, installing new aluminum soffit panels, wrapping fascia, and replacing rotted fascia and/or soffit. Responses will be accepted through the electronic bidding system by the submission deadline of September 22, 2026. An optional in-person pre-submission conference is scheduled for September 11, 2026, with an RSVP deadline of September 10, 2026. Bidders must submit insurance carrier forms, Iowa DOL licensure, and lead abatement licensure.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Pricing
- Bidder's responsiveness to the Request for Bid
- References
- Customer service and experience
- Qualifications
- Past experience of the City with the Bidder
- Bidder's ability to provide timely project start and completion
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1.1 Replace windows per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 1.2 Replace rear entry door per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 1.3 Replace storm doors per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 1.4 Lead abatement per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.1 Remove and replace siding per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.2 Remove West and Southwest wall and infill area per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.3 Install metal wrap over the exposed wood porch columns per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.4 Install pressure treated plywood on face of porch rim joist per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.5 Install new white PVC trim boards per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.6 Remove window a/c unit per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.7 Remove the black metal awning per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.8 Lead abatement per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 3.1 Install new aluminum soffit panels per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 3.2 Wrap fascia per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 3.3 Replace rotted fascia and/or soffit per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 3.4 Lead abatement per the specifications of this Request for Bids.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Insurance Carrier
- Iowa DOL Licensure
- Lead Abatement Licensure
- Submit to
- https://dsm.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=465&SourceType=2
- Scope location
- Des Moines, IA
- Reported agency
- City of Des Moines
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 22, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://dsm.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=465&SourceType=2. For questions, contact Kelli Sizenbach.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kelli Sizenbach at (515) 283-4228. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1.1 Replace windows per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 1.2 Replace rear entry door per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 1.3 Replace storm doors per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 1.4 Lead abatement per the specifications of this Request for Bids., 2.1 Remov. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pricing, Bidder's responsiveness to the Request for Bid, references, customer service and experience, qualifications, past experience of the City with the Bidder, Bidder's ability to provide timely pr..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency?
All active and historical solicitations from Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Insurance Carrier, Iowa DOL Licensure, Lead Abatement Licensure. Review the full document from Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Des Moines, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.