City of Iowa Ionwave #RFB27-52

Iowa City Solicits Window Washing Services for Multiple Facilities

The City of Iowa City is seeking bids for comprehensive window washing services at a wide range of municipal facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Iowa City, Purchasing Division (Contact: Mrs. Megan Vollenweider) - Scope of Services: - Window washing at multiple city facilities, including City Hall, parking ramps, recreation centers, public library, senior center, public works, and more - Services include both interior and exterior glazing cleaning, with some locations requiring only exterior or only interior cleaning - Frequency varies by location: most sites require cleaning twice per year (spring and fall), with some requiring three times per year or once per year for specific areas - Vendors must provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, cleaning products, transportation, and incidental materials - Special requirements at certain sites, such as coordination for roof access, construction site restrictions, prohibition of ammonia-based products, and removal of excess water - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to property protection and safety standards - Compliance with the City’s Wage Theft Policy and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies - No price escalation allowed during the initial contract term - Vendors must coordinate scheduling and access with facility contacts - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term from award through July 31, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced, as this is a service contract - Vendors are responsible for all aspects of service delivery, including compliance with all city policies and site-specific requirements

Description

The City of Iowa City is soliciting bids from vendors capable of providing window washing services. The scope includes washing windows two times per year (spring and fall) at various city facilities. Vendors must provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, cleaning products, transportation, and incidental materials necessary to complete the work. Work is to be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., complying with scheduling, access, and notification requirements. Bids must be submitted online via Ion Wave, and all questions or requests for deviations must be submitted through Ion Wave Q&A by August 28, 2026.

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