As-Needed Landscaping Services

The State of Iowa is issuing an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for as‑needed landscaping services across the Capitol Complex and other state facilities in the Des Moines metropolitan area. The contract will cover site preparation, planting, mulching, weeding, edging, tree work, pest management, seasonal clean‑ups, and related maintenance tasks. Bidders must be licensed Iowa contractors, hold pesticide applicator licenses, and be able to respond to service requests within 24 hours. The IDIQ will be fulfilled through individual task orders that specify locations, quantities, and schedules. The State may award multiple contracts and expects a minimum one‑year warranty on plantings and a two‑year warranty on trees. • Scope: Ongoing landscaping, planting, maintenance, and related services for state‑owned properties in Des Moines. • Contract type: IDIQ “as‑needed” with multiple task orders; no fixed quantity. • Required qualifications: Iowa contractor license, commercial pesticide applicator license, ability to meet OSHA standards, 24‑hour response capability. • Performance metrics: ≤5 % visible weeds, timely pruning, response within 3 business days, monthly inspection reports. • Duration: Indefinite; task orders issued as needed, with at least a one‑year warranty on most plant material. • Submission deadline: 09/10/2026 3:00 PM (Central Time). • Contact: Katelyn Howells, State Issuing Officer (515) 721‑7856, [email protected].