Opportunity
Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #RFP1227
Des Moines Public Schools Solicits Concrete Flatwork Services for District Projects
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
RFP1227
NAICS
238110, 238910
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified contractors to provide concrete flatwork services for renovation, maintenance, and remodel projects across the district. - Government Buyer: - Des Moines Public Schools - Contact: David Niemi - Scope of Work: - Demolition and removal of old concrete - Concrete repairs (saw-cutting, removal, prep work, pour back, finishing) - Site preparation (excavation, grading, forming, base installation) - Rebar/mesh installation - Concrete placement and finishing (leveling, troweling, broom finishing, texturing) - Installation of expansion and control joints - Emergency response capability (within two hours) - Compliance with ASTM, ANSI, IOSHA, Iowa state/local building codes, and American Concrete Institute standards - One-year warranty on all work - Safety and conduct requirements - Performance bonds required for projects over $25,000 - Labor and Equipment Rates Requested: - Hourly rates for supervisors, finishers, laborers, and skid loader (with operator) - Labor rates per square foot for tearing out and placing/finishing 4" and 6" concrete slabs (trowel and broom finishes) - Labor rates per cubic yard for placing fill material or concrete with buggy - Trip charges for jobs under 1,000 sq/ft - Materials: - May be supplied by the District or contractor (with markup) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified concrete service providers - Unique Requirements: - Emergency response within two hours - Annual renewal options for up to four additional years - Pricing must include overhead and profit - Work performed as needed, district-wide
Description
Des Moines Public Schools is soliciting proposals for concrete services to support various renovation, remodel, and maintenance projects within the district. The contract period is one year, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with options to renew annually for up to four additional years. Services include demolition and removal of old concrete, concrete repairs, site preparation, forming, placing, finishing, and other related concrete work. Bidders must complete specified attributes and line items, and pricing should include all overhead and profit.