Opportunity
University of Iowa Ionwave #18657
Valet Parking Services for Mission Cancer + Blood Clinic, Des Moines
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
18657
NAICS
812930
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking proposals for professional valet parking services at its Mission Cancer + Blood clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa Health Care, Purchasing Department - Contact: Bonnie Thornton - Services Requested: - Professional valet parking services - Two valet drivers required from 7:30 AM to Noon, Monday-Friday - One valet driver required from Noon to 5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday, and Noon to 4:00 PM on Friday - Supplier must hire, train, pay, and manage all staff as independent contractors (not University employees) - Pricing to be provided as a flat hourly rate and a fixed monthly retainer covering administrative fees - Unique Requirements: - Supplier staff must be managed as independent contractors - Audited financial statements required with proposal - Strict adherence to specified service hours - Contract term is one year, with up to four one-year extensions possible - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable for its focus on professional staffing, independent contractor status, and clear service hour requirements
Description
The University of Iowa is soliciting written proposals from qualified suppliers to provide professional Valet Parking Services for the newly established University of Iowa Mission Cancer + Blood clinic located at 110 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. The services are required to start on December 1, 2026, and must meet or exceed the service levels detailed in the Request for Proposal. Supplier responsibilities include providing qualified valet drivers five days a week during specified hours and managing all staff as independent contractors. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eBid system by September 25, 2026, with a question cutoff date of September 11, 2026.