University of Iowa Mission Cancer + Blood Valet Services

The University of Iowa is seeking a qualified vendor to provide full‑time valet parking services for its new Mission Cancer + Blood clinic in Des Moines, IA. The contract will begin on December 1 2026 and runs for an initial one‑year term, with up to four one‑year extensions. The vendor must supply independent‑contractor drivers, manage hiring, training, payroll, insurance, background checks, and comply with university driving‑policy and data‑security requirements. Pricing is to be submitted as a flat hourly rate for drivers plus an optional monthly administrative retainer. The award will be made via sealed RFP submission through the eBid system, with a deadline of September 25 2026. • Service location: 100 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 • Staffing: 2 valet drivers 7:30 AM‑12 PM (Mon‑Fri); 1 valet driver 12 PM‑5 PM (Mon‑Thu) and 12 PM‑4 PM (Fri) • Start date: 1 December 2026 • Contract term: 1 year, renewable up to 4 additional years • Vendor must be an Iowa‑licensed independent contractor, provide audited financials, and maintain extensive insurance coverage (CGL, auto, umbrella, garage‑keepers, etc.) • Required deliverables: driver background verification, driver‑safety records, invoicing per university PO, optional on‑site presentations, and compliance with sustainability and data‑localization policies. • Pricing format: flat hourly rate for each driver and a fixed monthly retainer for administrative costs. • Submission: electronic via eBid; questions due 11 Sept 2026; final bid due 25 Sept 2026.