Opportunity
Des Moines Ionwave #K27-017
Des Moines Solicits Annual OSHA Crane Inspection & Load Testing Services
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
K27-017
NAICS
541380
The City of Des Moines Finance Department, Fleet Services Division is seeking bids for annual OSHA-compliant crane inspection and load testing services. - Government Buyer: - City of Des Moines Finance Department, Fleet Services Division (Purchasing Office) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive safety inspections and load testing for a variety of cranes and lifting devices - Includes overhead, bridge, jib, trolley, monorail, mobile, and aerial cranes, as well as hoists, rigging, chains, slings, and lifting shackles - Inspectors must hold current ASNT SNT-TC-1A certification (or equivalent) and be trained in Non-Destructive Testing (e.g., ASME magnetic particle testing) - Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, licenses, and insurance - Inspection schedules coordinated with City project manager; no subcontracting without prior written approval - Products/Services Requested: - Annual Crane Inspection Services (stationary, mobile, and aerial units) - Load Testing Services (routine and post-repair) - Unique Requirements: - ASNT SNT-TC-1A certification and Non-Destructive Testing training required - Option for up to five 12-month contract extensions - All responses must be submitted electronically through the designated portal - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
The City of Des Moines Finance Department, Fleet Services Division is soliciting sealed bids from qualified bidders for crane inspection services. The scope includes all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, licenses, insurance, and other items necessary to provide OSHA compliant safety inspections, including load testing, for various types of cranes and lifting devices owned or used by the City of Des Moines. Inspectors must be ASNT SNT-TC-1A certified or equivalent and trained in Non-Destructive Testing. Responses must be submitted electronically through the bidding system by the specified deadline; other submission methods will not be accepted.