Commercial Trash Removal Services for the Beaverdale, Roosevelt and 6th Avenue Commercial Districts

The City of Des Moines is seeking qualified waste‑management firms to provide commercial trash‑removal services for three designated commercial districts (Beaverdale, Roosevelt/42nd Street, and 6th Avenue). The contractor must collect trash twice weekly (or as specified per location), empty the containers, replace liners or bags, and supply the trash bags. Service includes 8 containers in Beaverdale, 2 in Roosevelt, and 21 in the 6th Avenue district, each with varying collection frequencies. The contract is a three‑year fixed‑price agreement with possible three one‑year extensions. Bidders must submit a price per container per collection and a monthly fee for the baseline service, as well as a rate for extra pickups. All quotations must be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM CT on 29 Oct 2026; questions are due by 3:00 PM CT on 20 Oct 2026. The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering price, qualifications, references, and compliance with insurance and safety requirements. • Scope: Full‑service commercial waste collection for 31 containers across three districts. • Frequency: Primarily twice per week; some locations vary (once every 2 weeks, 1 × week, 3 × week). • Contract term: 3 years, with up to three 1‑year extensions. • Mandatory requirements: Insurance, safety plan, no over‑age fees, compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. • Submission: Electronic only via IonWave portal; no paper, fax, or hand‑delivery. • Evaluation criteria: Lowest price, responsiveness, experience, references, and ability to meet safety/insurance standards.