# City of Iowa Ionwave #RFB27-54

Iowa City Solicits On-Call Snow and Sand Hauling Services (Dump Trucks, Operators)

**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 to support winter operations for the Streets Division.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Iowa City, Streets Division, Purchasing Office
- Scope of Services:
  - On-call hauling of snow from downtown Iowa City to designated disposal sites
  - Hauling of 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
  - Services are required 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
  - The City will load trucks; vendors are responsible for transportation and unloading
- Contract Structure & Requirements:
  - Multiple awards anticipated; no guaranteed minimum quantity
  - Pricing is based on cost per hour with operator and must include all costs (labor, equipment, fuel, maintenance, supervision, incidentals)
  - Subcontracting is permitted, but the awarded vendor remains fully responsible
  - Compliance with insurance standards, wage theft policy, EEO, and ADA accessibility for digital content is required
  - No bid bond required; insurance is mandatory
  - Bids must be submitted online via Ion Wave
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified service providers
- Notable Requirements:
  - Dump trucks must have a minimum 7 cubic yard capacity
  - Commitment to rapid response (units available within 24 hours)
  - Services may be requested outside normal business hours

### 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.

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