This is a Request for Bid (RFB) for biosolids hauling and land application services issued by the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (DMMWRA). Qualified companies with a minimum of five years in business are invited to submit sealed bids through an electronic bidding system. The contract term is two years with an option for a one-year extension. Bidders must adhere to a strict no-contact policy. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, considering pricing, responsiveness, references, customer service, experience, and qualifications. Insurance is required before contract commencement. Payment terms are within 30 calendar days of receipt of a proper invoice. Bidders must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including 40 CFR503 and Iowa Administrative Code 567, Chapter 67. A spill response plan is required. All bid preparation and submittal costs are the sole responsibility of the bidder. Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days after the due date. The DMMWRA reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The response deadline for this bid is April 10, 2026, at 03:00 PM CT. The bid notice states, esponse deadline: **** 03: 00 pm ct.
The bid notice states that payment shall be made within thirty 30 calendar days from receipt of proper invoice, following acceptance. following acceptance, payment shall be made within thirty 30 calendar days from receipt of proper invoice.
The awarded bidder expressly warrants that all goods supplied shall be merchantable and conform to specifications, drawings, and other descriptions, and shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The awarded bidder expressly warrants that all goods supplied shall be merchantable within the meaning of section **** of the iowa code in effect on the date of the bid in the city of des moines, iowa. Additionally, the goods shall conform to specifications, drawings, and other descriptions and shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
The DMMWRA intends to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, considering pricing, responsiveness, references, customer service, experience, and qualifications. The dmmwra intends to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Consideration may be given to pricing, the bidders responsiveness to the request for bid, references, customer service and experience, bidder qualifications, past experience of the city with the vendor, and the bidders ability to provide timely project start and completion.
All bidders must be in business a minimum of five 5 years providing the specified services. all bidders must be in business a minimum of five 5 years providing the specified services.
The question deadline is April 2, 2026, at 03:00 PM CT. question deadline: **** 03: 00 pm ct