City of Iowa Ionwave #RFB27-53

Snow removal and ice treatment services for City of Iowa City properties

The City of Iowa City is seeking contractors for snow removal and ice treatment across municipal and related properties. - Government buyer: City of Iowa City, Purchasing Division; buyer contact identified as Mrs. Megan Vollenweider, Buyer I - Purchasing. The work covers City properties and includes Housing Authority locations. - OEMs and vendors: No snow-removal or ice-melt OEMs, brands, or service vendors are specified. Ion Wave is named as the bid-submission platform, not as a provider of the requested services. - Services requested: Snow clearing and ice treatment at Housing Authority, Neighborhood Services, Parks and Recreation, Senior Center, Animal Control, and Resource Management sites. Work includes designated sidewalks, entrances, stairs, driveways, parking areas, and routes. Some properties are conditional or will-call; Resource Management service is weekend-only. - Notable requirements: Unless a location states otherwise, service is triggered at one inch of snowfall, and snow exceeding that threshold must be cleared within 24 hours after snowfall ends. Ice treatment is included where required. Quantities are not guaranteed, and Housing Authority service is activated at the City’s request. - Additional items: The bid includes hourly snow and ice removal as requested and ice melt supplied by the 50-pound bag. No product part numbers or fixed quantities are given. - Term: The initial term begins upon purchase order issuance and runs through the end of the first term; the City may renew by mutual agreement for up to four additional one-year periods.

Description

The City of Iowa City is soliciting bids for snow removal and ice treatment at various City properties, including listed Housing Authority properties where service is conditional and requested by the City. Unless otherwise specified for a location, snow removal is required when snowfall accumulation reaches one inch, and accumulations exceeding one inch must be removed within 24 hours after snowfall ends. Estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and the City may order the services from other vendors as needed. Bids must be submitted online through Ion Wave by October 23, 2026; questions and requests for clarifications or deviations must be submitted through Ion Wave Q&A by October 19, 2026.

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