Opportunity
City of Iowa Ionwave #RFP27-114
City of Iowa City On-Call Water Damage Cleaning and Restoration Services
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 23, 2026
Identifier
RFP27-114
NAICS
562910, 562998
The City of Iowa City is seeking on-call restoration contractors for water-related damage across private and public properties. - Government buyer: City of Iowa City, Purchasing office; contact listed as Trina Surratt, Buyer II. - Services requested: Citywide cleaning, restoration, and remediation after water main breaks, sewer backups, flooding, and water intrusion, across private properties, City properties, and Housing Authority/Iowa City Affordable Housing properties. - Scope includes: Water and sewage extraction, drying and moisture monitoring, cleaning and disinfection, carpet and pad removal, contents handling and storage, furniture relocation, odor treatment, disposal, and restoration-related labor and equipment. - Important requirements: 24/7 emergency availability, contact within 2 hours, on-site response within 4 hours, and service reports with photographs within 3 business days. - Pricing and quantities: Pricing is requested by labor, equipment, and service units; no fixed quantities, product part numbers, or named OEMs or vendors are specified. - Term: Estimated start in late 2026; initial three-year term with one possible three-year renewal by mutual consent.
Description
The City of Iowa City requests proposals from qualified vendors to provide citywide cleaning and restoration services for water damage, water main breaks, and sewer backups. Proposals must be submitted online through Ion Wave; faxed, emailed, and hard-copy submissions will not be accepted. Questions and clarification requests must be submitted in writing through Ion Wave by November 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT. The contract is estimated to begin in November 2026, with an initial three-year term and the possibility of one additional three-year renewal by mutual consent.