City of Des Moines - Streetscape Landscape and Planter Maintenance - W27-178 (2026)
Des Moines Municipal Housing AgencyLocal Housing Authority · Des Moines, IA- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 34 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- June Nasby
- (515) 283-4213
The 30-second brief
The City of Des Moines Public Works Department is soliciting sealed bids for annual Streetscape Landscape and Planter Maintenance at various city locations including Roosevelt/42nd Street Commercial District, Beaverdale Commercial District, and right-of-ways on 6th Avenue, E. ML King, SE 14th Street, Forest Ave, Rutland Ave, Center St, Pleasant St, Polk Blvd, Broadway Ave, and SE Army Post Road. Scope of work involves at-grade planter bed maintenance, perennial and annual flower installation, planter pot maintenance, mulch application, weeding, pruning, watering, fertilization, bioswale maintenance, and raingarden upkeep. Submission deadline is December 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM. An optional pre-submission conference will be held on November 3, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Municipal Services Center 2. Question deadline is November 17, 2026. Initial contract term is January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with five (5) additional one-year renewal options. Bids must be submitted via the IonWave electronic bidding system.
Pricing, bidder's responsiveness, references, customer service and experience, bidder qualifications, past experience
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Summary
The City of Des Moines Public Works Department is soliciting sealed bids for annual Streetscape Landscape and Planter Maintenance at various city locations including Roosevelt/42nd Street Commercial District, Beaverdale Commercial District, and right-of-ways on 6th Avenue, E. ML King, SE 14th Street, Forest Ave, Rutland Ave, Center St, Pleasant St, Polk Blvd, Broadway Ave, and SE Army Post Road.
Scope of work involves at-grade planter bed maintenance, perennial and annual flower installation, planter pot maintenance, mulch application, weeding, pruning, watering, fertilization, bioswale maintenance, and raingarden upkeep. Submission deadline is December 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM. An optional pre-submission conference will be held on November 3, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Municipal Services Center 2. Question deadline is November 17, 2026. Initial contract term is January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with five (5) additional one-year renewal options. Bids must be submitted via the IonWave electronic bidding system.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Pricing
- Bidder's responsiveness
- References
- Customer service and experience
- Bidder qualifications
- Past experience
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Proof of Insurance, Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Submit to
- https://dsm.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=360&SourceType=1
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Des Moines, IA
- Reported agency
- City of Des Moines
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://dsm.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=360&SourceType=1. For questions, contact June Nasby.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
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 Quote 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 June Nasby at (515) 283-4213. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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, references, customer service and experience, bidder qualifications, past experience" 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 is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
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: Proof of Insurance, Non-Collusion Affidavit. 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.