Opportunity

Des Moines Ionwave #K27-009

On-Call Sanitary Sewer Repair and Maintenance Services for City of Des Moines

Posted

September 18, 2026

Respond By

October 15, 2026

Identifier

K27-009

NAICS

237110

The City of Des Moines Public Works Department is seeking bids from qualified plumbing contractors for on-call sanitary sewer repair and maintenance services within city limits. - Government Buyer: - City of Des Moines Public Works Department, Purchasing Office - Scope of Work: - Construction and maintenance of city-owned sanitary sewer mains - Emergency repairs with 24/7/365 availability and 1-hour response time - Re-establishment of service after city crew work - Repair or replacement of water services damaged during excavation - Related site work, protection, and compliance with safety, licensing, and environmental regulations - Services Requested: - Hourly labor rates for Journeyman, Apprentice, Laborer/Helper, and Equipment Operator (regular, off hours, Sundays/holidays) - Material and equipment rental mark-ups - Mobilization fee per project - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must provide all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, permits, tools, and transportation - Registration with Iowa Secretary of State and Iowa Contractors Public Registration Number - Submission of current equipment list and fees - Cost estimates required for projects over $5,000 - No minimum or maximum guaranteed work volume - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; focus is on service provision - Contract Structure: - 24-month initial term with three optional 12-month extensions - Pricing must remain firm for initial term, with adjustments possible for extreme market volatility

Description

The City of Des Moines Public Works Department is soliciting sealed bids from qualified bidders for as-needed plumbing services related to the construction and/or maintenance of City owned sanitary sewer mains. The scope includes miscellaneous sanitary sewer repair and related ancillary services such as re-establishment of service to the City main after work by City crews, repair or replacement of water services damaged during excavation, and related site work and protection. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, permits, tools, and transportation required, and be capable of emergency repair work 24/7 with a 1-hour response time. Bids must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline; other submission methods will not be accepted.

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