City of West Des Moines - 2026 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program - Project No. 0510-008-2026
City of West Des MoinesCity · West Des Moines, IA- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- 4 days left
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Todd Allyn
- (515) 323-7921
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of West Des Moines is seeking bids for the 2026 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program, Project No. 0510-008-2026. The work includes Type A high-pressure jet cleaning and televising of approximately 14,972 linear feet of 6-inch through 42-inch diameter sanitary sewer, televising of approximately 645 linear feet of 6-inch through 10-inch diameter sanitary sewer, Type C root removal of approximately 700 linear feet of 12-inch through 24-inch diameter sanitary sewer, cutting of protruding taps, and related work. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via wdm.ionwave.net. A bid security of 10% is required, and a physical copy must be submitted by the apparent low bidder within 48 hours of the deadline. The project contract completion date is April 30, 2027.
Type A Cleaning - 6" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 12" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 15"/16" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 24" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 36" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 42" Sanitary Sewer, Type C Root Removal - 12" to 16" Sanitary Sewer, Type C Root Removal - 24" Sanitary Sewer, Televising - 6" Sanitary Sewer, Televising - 8" Sanitary Sewer, Televising - 10" Sanitary Sewer, Televising - 12" Sanitary Sewer, Televising - 15"/16" Sanitary Sewer, Televising - 24" Sanitary Sewer, Televising - 36" Sanitary Sewer, Televising - 42" Sanitary Sewer, Cut Protruding Taps
Lowest Base Bid
SUMMARY
The City of West Des Moines is seeking bids for the 2026 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program, Project No. 0510-008-2026.
The work includes Type A high-pressure jet cleaning and televising of approximately 14,972 linear feet of 6-inch through 42-inch diameter sanitary sewer, televising of approximately 645 linear feet of 6-inch through 10-inch diameter sanitary sewer, Type C root removal of approximately 700 linear feet of 12-inch through 24-inch diameter sanitary sewer, cutting of protruding taps, and related work. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via wdm.ionwave.net. A bid security of 10% is required, and a physical copy must be submitted by the apparent low bidder within 48 hours of the deadline. The project contract completion date is April 30, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest Base Bid
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
17- Type A Cleaning - 6" Sanitary Sewer
- Type A Cleaning - 12" Sanitary Sewer
- Type A Cleaning - 15"/16" Sanitary Sewer
- Type A Cleaning - 24" Sanitary Sewer
- Type A Cleaning - 36" Sanitary Sewer
- Type A Cleaning - 42" Sanitary Sewer
- Type C Root Removal - 12" to 16" Sanitary Sewer
- Type C Root Removal - 24" Sanitary Sewer
- Televising - 6" Sanitary Sewer
- Televising - 8" Sanitary Sewer
- Televising - 10" Sanitary Sewer
- Televising - 12" Sanitary Sewer
- Televising - 15"/16" Sanitary Sewer
- Televising - 24" Sanitary Sewer
- Televising - 36" Sanitary Sewer
- Televising - 42" Sanitary Sewer
- Cut Protruding Taps
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bidder Status Form, Bid Security
- Submit to
- wdm.ionwave.net
- Scope location
- West Des Moines, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of West Des Moines?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 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: wdm.ionwave.net. For questions, contact Todd Allyn.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of West Des Moines 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 Todd Allyn at (515) 323-7921. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Type A Cleaning - 6" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 12" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 15"/16" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 24" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 36" Sanitary Sewer, Type A Cleaning - 42" Sanitary Sewer, Type C Root Removal - 12" to 16" Sanitary Sewer, Type C Root Removal. 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: "Lowest Base Bid" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of West Des Moines?
All active and historical solicitations from City of West Des Moines are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of West Des Moines regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 21, 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 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: Bidder Status Form, Bid Security. Review the full document from City of West Des Moines for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: West Des Moines, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.