Weather Control Government Bids & RFPs

The response deadline is extended to April 13, 2026, at **** EST as a result of this solicitation amendment.

The nonprice factors, when combined work plan schedule past performance, are significantly more important than price.

The government will evaluate the offerors work plan for a demonstrated understanding of the pws, feasibility and effectiveness of methods, adequacy and availability of proposed staffing and equipment, robustness of qaqc and safety measures, and risk identification and mitigation tailored to the requirement.

The response deadline for this bid is April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT. The initial term of the contract will be from approximately May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.

The bid notice states that 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 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 City intends to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Consideration may be given to pricing, the contractor's responsiveness to the request for bid, references, customer service and experience, contractor qualifications, past experience of the City with the contractor, and the bidder's ability to provide timely project start and completion.

Bids will be considered only from companies which are regularly engaged in the business as described in this request for bid document with a record of performance, which have sufficient financial support, equipment, and organization to ensure that they can satisfactorily execute the service if awarded a contract. The bidder shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in applying the product proposed for use on municipal streets. A project superintendent knowledgeable and experienced in application of the asphalt rejuvenating agent must be present and in control of each day's work.

The bid notice requires uploading a copy of the asphalt rejuvenator literature as described in the attributes tab. It also mentions that product sampling will be done by the City's engineer upon delivery of each shipment.

The question deadline is April 16, 2026, at 03:00 PM CT.

The response deadline for this bid is April 22, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT.

The bid notice mentions that the district will consider any deviations indicated by the proposer in its bid award decisions and reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals based upon any deviations indicated.

Vendors must be registered within Victoria ISD's online bidding system to submit a proposal. Additionally, various certifications and forms are required, including a felony conviction notice, criminal background check certification, bidder's certification, nonresident bidder status, conflict of interest questionnaire, anticollusion statement, debarment or suspension certification, no Israel boycott certification, no excluded nation or foreign terrorist organization certification, and Form **** Certificate of Interested Parties.

The bid notice states that a proposer's violation of the criminal background check requirement shall constitute substantial failure.

Sample cases are required for bid items **** (liner, trash can, 44 gallon), **** (liner, trash can, 55 gallon), and **** (liner, trash can, **** gallon). Sample is also required for bid items **** (mop, medium, orange), **** (mop, medium, white), **** (mop, medium, green), **** (mop, finish wax), and **** (mop, dust).

The deadline for interested businesses to submit their information is by close of business 2:00 p. m. MDT on April 17, 2026.

Interested businesses must be qualified prime contractors who are small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. They must also provide a statement of intent to bid, a list of confirmed socioeconomic categories, a letter from a bonding agent stating capability to bond for a single project of $20 million and aggregate bonding capacity, and a list of bridge construction projects of equal or greater value and scope in culturally and naturally sensitive areas with environmental constraints, demonstrating experience in constructing highway bridges. Prior experience in road and bridge construction is required.

Firms should refer to 13 CFR **** regarding the penalties for misrepresentation of size status.

The notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The total estimated cost for the project is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.