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Des Moines Water Works (DMVW) is seeking proposals for custodial services at multiple locations. A mandatory pre-submission meeting will be held on April 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM at **** George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on April 16, 2026, and can be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * or by mail/hand delivery to Building P, Door 20, 408 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA ****, Attention: Brenda Brandenburg. The initial contract term is from June 1, 2026, to June 1, 2027, with one optional one-year renewal. DMVW reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 90 days written notice. The contract will be awarded based on a combination of price, contractor qualifications, overall value, and the best interest of DMVW. The selected contractor must designate a key contact, conduct background checks on personnel, maintain adequate staffing, perform services outside of 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM if required, provide three references, and invoice monthly. Insurance requirements include general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella liability. DMVW will provide expendable cleaning supplies, paper products, trash liners, mop heads, and handles. The contractor will provide labor, background-checked personnel, employee PPE, and cleaning equipment.
The bid notice states that proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 16, 2026. The initial contract term is from June 1, 2026, to June 1, 2027.
The bid notice states that the contractor will invoice DMVW on a monthly basis.
The bid notice states that the contract will be awarded based on a combination of: price, contractor qualifications, overall value, and best interest of DMVW.
The bid notice states that the selected contractor must designate a key contact responsible for onsite supervision and conduct background checks on all assigned personnel.
The bid notice states that a mandatory pre-submission meeting will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM, which will include a facility walkthrough. Attendance is required for all prospective bidders, and failure to attend will disqualify a company from submitting a proposal.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.