Des Moines Ionwave #K27-129

Building and Shed Cleanout, Debris Removal, and Hazardous-Material Disposal

The City of Des Moines is seeking a qualified contractor to clean out a vacant building and metal shed and safely dispose of the contents. - Government buyer: City of Des Moines, Iowa — Procurement Division. - Scope and site: Remove and properly dispose of junk, debris, refuse, and potentially hazardous materials from a building at 200 Euclid Ave. The building is approximately 14,080 square feet across a basement and three floors; the metal shed is approximately 1,375 square feet. - Materials and handling: Scope includes large quantities of paint and stain, aerosols, motor oil, fuel canisters, other chemical solutions, tires, and general contents. Shred documents and records containing personal information; handle and recycle electronics, appliances, and ferrous and non-ferrous metals separately. Items of monetary value are retained by the City. - Important restrictions: Do not touch cell-tower equipment or associated items. Do not move weapons, ammunition, drugs, or drug paraphernalia; call police if these are encountered. Demolition is not included. Disposal must comply with applicable City, state, and federal requirements. - Qualifications: Contractors should demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of proper disposal requirements. The solicitation requests a current Iowa Secretary of State business license, an insurance carrier form, and Iowa Department of Labor licensure. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or contractor vendors are named. - Performance: Work is anticipated to take approximately 2–3 weeks after contract approval. The contract begins with issuance of a purchase order and ends when the project is complete.

Description

The City of Des Moines is requesting sealed bids from qualified, experienced contractors to remove and properly dispose of junk, debris, refuse, paint, and other potentially environmentally hazardous materials from the building and metal shed at 200 Euclid Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. The building has a basement and three floors, and the shed is behind the building; items associated with the cell-tower equipment must remain untouched. Demolition is not expected as part of the work. Bids must be submitted through the electronic bidding system by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT; a pre-submission conference and property walkthrough is scheduled for October 27, 2026.

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