Yard Waste Disposal Site Operations: No-Charge Days

The City of Ames, Iowa, is seeking a qualified contractor to operate a temporary yard‑waste disposal site on designated “no‑charge” Saturdays for residents of Ames and surrounding communities. The contractor must provide the site, staffing, equipment, traffic‑control, litter‑control, and record‑keeping for four scheduled Saturdays in late 2026, with a possible additional day in spring 2027. The contract is short‑term, performance‑based, and paid per event day. • Contract period: Oct 24 – Nov 21 2026 (four Saturdays), optional Apr 24 2027. • Required services: site provision, staffing, loading/unloading equipment, brush‑chipping equipment, traffic and dust control, signage, and disposal of yard waste (grass, leaves, brush). • Minimum site hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each Saturday. • Location preference: within 2.5 mi of Ames city limits, accessible via all‑weather road. • Payment: per‑day fee set by the City (exact amount not disclosed). • Evaluation criteria: cost, convenience to citizens, site accessibility, traffic‑control plan, contractor experience, past performance, completeness of proposal. • Subcontracting allowed with City consent; insurance required.