Opportunity
Des Moines Ionwave #D26-349
Des Moines WRA Wetland Mitigation Maintenance Services Solicitation
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
D26-349
NAICS
561730
The City of Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) is seeking qualified companies to provide Wetland Mitigation Maintenance services for three designated wetland mitigation areas. - Government Buyer: - City of Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) - Scope of Work: - Maintenance of three wetland mitigation areas: Upland Site, Wetland Site A, and Wetland Site B - Services include: - Site preparation (cleanup, mowing, debris removal) - GPS mapping of Reed Canarygrass management areas - Herbicide treatment of Reed Canarygrass (using Clethodim or Glyphosate, depending on water presence) - Site cleanup, including removal of debris and damaged tree guards - Protection of existing trees - All work must comply with Iowa Statewide Urban Standard Specifications for Public Improvements (SUDAS), 2026 Edition, and City of Des Moines/WRA supplemental specifications - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to insurance and indemnification provisions - Electronic-only bid submission - Coordination with an environmental scientist before and after maintenance activities - Pricing must be all-inclusive (labor, materials, equipment) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No specific products or part numbers are required; focus is on service delivery
Description
The City of Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Authority is soliciting quotes from qualified companies for Wetland Mitigation Maintenance. The work includes maintenance of three wetland mitigation areas involving site preparation, herbicide treatment, and site cleanup. The project will be constructed in accordance with Iowa Statewide Urban Standard Specifications for Public Improvements (SUDAS), 2026 Edition, and includes all labor, materials, equipment, and associated work. Responses will be accepted only through the electronic bidding system by the specified deadline.