Removal and Disposal of Junk, Debris and Environmentally Hazardous Materials

The City of Des Moines is seeking a qualified contractor to clear out and properly dispose of all junk, debris, refuse, and environmentally hazardous materials (including large quantities of paint, solvents, motor oil, tires, etc.) from a recently acquired mixed‑use building (≈14,080 sq ft) and an adjacent metal shed (≈1,375 sq ft) at 200 Euclid Ave. The work must be completed within a short, 2‑3‑week window, with strict compliance to OSHA, state, and federal disposal regulations. The contractor must provide its own power, staging equipment, and handling processes for recycling, shredding, and hazardous waste disposal, and must notify city contacts if weapons, cash, or high‑value items are discovered. • Scope: Full interior clean‑out of a 3‑story building and shed; removal of non‑affixed items, furniture, fixtures, and all hazardous substances. • Required services: junk/debris hauling, hazardous waste segregation, on‑site shredding of paper/PII, recycling of metal, electronics, appliances, and proper disposal of paint, solvents, tires, oil, etc. • Timeline: Approximately 2‑3 weeks after contract award; project start contingent on purchase order issuance. • Mandatory on‑site pre‑submission conference (10/27/2026) – only opportunity to view property. • Contractor must hold Iowa business license, appropriate insurance, and submit multiple compliance forms (Eligibility, Insurance, State Licenses). • Payment: Two lump‑sum payments after inspection; invoicing within 30 days of acceptance. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bid; consideration of price, experience, references, and ability to start promptly.