Opportunity
City of Iowa Ionwave #RFB27-54
Iowa City On-Call Snow and Sand Hauling Services Solicitation
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
RFB27-54
NAICS
484220
The City of Iowa City is seeking qualified vendors to provide On-Call Snow and Sand Hauling Services for its Streets Division winter operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Iowa City, Streets Division, Purchasing Office - Contact: Mrs. Megan Vollenweider - Services Requested: - Hauling snow from downtown Iowa City to designated disposal sites - Hauling sand from S&G Materials to the Streets Division facility - Vendors must supply dump trucks with a minimum capacity of 7 cubic yards and qualified operators - All labor, equipment, fuel, maintenance, supervision, and incidentals must be included - Pricing is based on cost per hour with operator - Contract Structure: - Multiple awards anticipated; no guaranteed minimum quantity - Services are requested on an as-needed basis, often outside normal business hours (evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays) - Vendors must commit to a minimum number of units available within 24 hours of notification - Notable Requirements: - Subcontracting permitted, but primary vendor remains responsible - Compliance with insurance standards, wage theft policy, EEO, and ADA accessibility for digital content - No bid bond required; insurance is mandatory - Pricing must include all costs; bids submitted online via Ion Wave - No specific OEMs or named vendors; opportunity is open to qualified service providers
Description
The City of Iowa City is soliciting bids from vendors capable of providing On-Call Snow and Sand Hauling Services to support the Streets Division's snow and ice response operations. The services include hauling snow from the downtown area to designated disposal sites and hauling sand from S&G Materials to the Streets Division. Vendors must provide all labor, equipment, fuel, maintenance, supervision, and incidentals necessary, with dump trucks having a minimum capacity of seven cubic yards. The contract period is one year with up to four one-year renewals, and the City anticipates making multiple awards under this solicitation.