As-Needed Landscaping Services in the Des Moines Metro Area
| Agency: | State Government of Iowa |
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| State: | Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| NAICS Category: |
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| Posted Date: | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 005-RFB-2796-2026 |
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Bid Information
Bid Number
005-RFB-2796-2026
Solicitation
As-Needed Landscaping Services in the Des Moines Metro Area
Solicitation Type
Request for Bids
County
Description
Description
The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.
This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agencies’ benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid.
Background information:
The State of Iowa is seeking Bidders to provide various landscaping services, to include but not limited to, site prep, planting, mulching, weeding, edging, and cleanup on the Capitol Complex and State facilities in the Des Moines Metro area.
The goal is to maintain an attractive and weed-free appearance in landscaped areas.
This is a new contract. There is no sales history to share.
The resulting contract(s) is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for landscaping goods and services. The Bidder shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals for task orders issued under this Agreement. Individual task orders will define specific work locations, drawings (if any), quantities, schedules, and deliverables.
The State reserves the right to award multiple contracts following this Request for Bids.
Contract Term:
The term of the contract will begin July 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2027.
The Contract may be renewed by mutual agreement of both parties for up to five (5) annual extensions for a total contract term not to exceed six (6) years.
This Contract will be available to all State Agencies.
Agency Information
Number
005
Name
Administrative Services, Dept
Address 1
1305 E Walnut ST
Address 2
City/State/Zip
Des Moines, IA 50319
Contact Information
Contact Name
Katelyn Howells
Contact Title
Procurement Specialist
Contact Email
Contact Phone Number
(515) 721-7856
Contact Phone Extension
Contact Other Number
Contact Fax Number
Valid Dates
From
6/1/2026 12:00:00 PM
Until
6/19/2026 2:00:00 PM
Documents/Attachments
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005-RFB-2796-2026 – As-Needed Landscaping Services in the Des Moines Metro Area
REQUEST FOR BIDS
RFB COVER SHEET
Administrative Information
RFB Number
005-RFB-2796-2026
Title of RFB
As-Needed Landscaping Services in the Des
Moines Metro Area
Agency
Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
State Issuing Officer:
Katelyn Howells
Phone: 515-721-7856
E-mail: Katelyn.Howells@das.iowa.gov
PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE—Event or Action
Date/Time (Central Time)
State Posts Notice of RFB on the TSB website
State Issues RFB
Follow-up RFB written questions, requests for clarification, and
suggested changes from Bidders due (no questions accepted or
responded to after this date)
May 29, 2026
June 1, 2026
June 10, 2026 at 3:00PM
Bids Due
June 19, 2026 at 2:00PM
Relevant Websites
Internet website where the Addenda to this RFB will be posted http://bidopportunities.iowa.gov and
IMPACS Electronic Procurement System.
Internet website where contract terms and conditions are posted
https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/pdf/050116%20terms%20services.pdf
https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/pdf/050116%20terms%20goods.pdf
Firm Bid Terms
The minimum number of days following the deadline for submitting bids that the Bidder guarantees all
terms, including price, will remain firm is 120 Days.
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1. Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the
goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating
Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed
in the IMPACS solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number
of annual extensions identified in the IMPACS solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead
Agency. Any contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.
1.2. Definitions
For the purposes of this RFB and the resulting contract, the following terms shall mean:
“Agency” means the agency identified in the IMPACS solicitation that is issuing the RFB and any
other agency that purchases from the Contract.
“Alternative Bid” means a response to a bid that does not meet the exact requirements of the
specification but offers an alternative for consideration. An alternative bid is submitted with an
intentional variation to a provision, specification, term or condition of the solicitation. This
alternative, in the opinion of the bidder, achieves the same end result. Alternative bids may be
rejected as non-responsive.
“Bid” means the Bidder’s bid submitted in response to the RFB.
“Bidder” means a vendor submitting a bid in response to this RFB.
“Contract” means the contract(s) entered into with the successful Bidder(s).
“Lead Agency” means the agency facilitating the procurement and establishing the Contract.
“Participating Agency” means the agency utilizing the established contract.
“Political Subdivisions” means cities, counties, and educational institutions.
“Responsible Bidder” means a Bidder that has the capability in all respects to perform the
requirements of the Contract. In determining whether a Bidder is a Responsible Bidder, the
Agency may consider various factors including, but not limited to, the Bidder’s competence and
qualifications to provide the goods or services requested, the Bidder’s integrity and reliability, the
past performance of the Bidder relative to the quality of the goods or services offered by the
Bidder and the best interest of the Agency and the State.
“Responsive Bid” means a Bid that complies with each of the provisions of this RFB, or is either
an alternative bid or a bid with an exception, if accepted by the Agency.
“RFB” means this Request for Bids and any addenda hereto.
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“State” means the State of Iowa, the Agency identified in the IMPACS solicitation, and all state
agencies, boards, and commissions, and any political subdivisions making purchases from the
Contract as permitted by this RFB.
1.3. Contract Term
The term of the contract will begin July 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2027. The Contract may be
renewed by mutual agreement of both parties for up to five (5) annual extensions for a total
contract term not to exceed six (6) years.
1.4. Background
The State of Iowa is seeking Bidders to provide various landscaping services, to include but not
limited to, site prep, planting, mulching, weeding, edging, and cleanup on the Capitol Complex
and State facilities in the Des Moines Metro area.
The goal is to maintain an attractive and weed-free appearance in landscaped areas.
This is a new contract. There is no sales history to share.
The resulting contract(s) is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for
landscaping goods and services. The Bidder shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, supervision,
and incidentals for task orders issued under this Agreement. Individual task orders will define
specific work locations, drawings (if any), quantities, schedules, and deliverables.
The State reserves the right to award multiple contracts following this Request for Bids.
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SECTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS
All items listed in this Section are Bid Specifications. A successful Bidder must be able to satisfy all these
specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder.
2.1. Bidder Requirements
2.1.1.
All work performed by the Bidder must comply with the current Iowa Occupational
Safety and Health Standards. Bidders are required to inform the Lead Agency of any and
all OSHA violations during the term of the contract
2.1.2. Bidder must be a licensed contractor with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals,
and Licensing (DIAL) at the time of bid.
2.1.3.
Bidder must maintain appropriate Commercial Pesticide Applicator License(s) from the
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for pesticide/fertilizers used to
complete services included in this contract at the time of bid.
2.1.4. Bidder will have to report to work site with all tools and equipment required for the work
to be performed.
2.1.5. Bidder will be required to obtain and maintain all required permits.
2.1.6. When applicable, Bidder must follow the Capitol Complex Ground Penetration Process
as specified on this form.
2.1.7. Bidder must respond timely to service requests. Bidder is expected to respond and
schedule work within 24 hours of Agency request.
2.1.8.
Bidder shall have sufficient inventory of materials to meet usual and customary
commercial contract needs. State Agencies reserve the right to furnish materials
required in the completion of work under this contract.
2.2. Scope of Work
Bidder is to provide as-needed landscaping services at the Iowa Capitol Complex and other State
2.3. Installation
Installation of any equipment and shall be the Respondent’s responsibility and expense, as will be
the removal of such equipment and upon completion of the contract or cancellation of the
contract. The Respondent shall be responsible for all Respondent-owned equipment. The risk of
loss and/or damage to Respondent-owned equipment and/or software shall be fully assumed by
the Respondent at all times pertinent to the contract.
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SECTION 3 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
3.1. Issuing Officer
The Issuing Officer identified in the IMPACS solicitation is the sole point of contact regarding the
RFB from the date of issuance until selection of the successful Bidder.
3.2. Restriction on Communication
From the issue date of this RFB until announcement of the successful Bidder, Bidders may contact
only the Issuing Officer. The Issuing Officer will respond only to electronic questions regarding the
procurement process. Questions related to the interpretation of this RFB must be submitted as
provided in the IMPACS solicitation. Oral questions related to the interpretation of this RFB will
not be accepted. Bidders may be disqualified if they contact any State employee other than the
Issuing Officer about the RFB except that Bidders may contact the State Targeted Small Business
Office on issues related to the preference for Targeted Small Businesses.
The Agency assumes no responsibility for oral representations made by its officers or employees
unless such representations are confirmed in writing and incorporated into the RFB through an
addendum.
3.3. Amendment to the RFB
The Agency reserves the right to amend the RFB at any time using an addendum. The Bidder shall
acknowledge receipt of all addenda in its Bid.
It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to check daily for addenda to posted documents.
3.4. Bid Amendment and/or Withdrawal
The Bidder may amend or withdraw and resubmit its Bid at any time before the Bids are due. The
amendment must be submitted on Iowa IMPACS by the Bidder to the bid and received by the time
set for the receipt of Bids.
3.5. Submission of Bids
The Agency must receive the electronic Bid on Iowa IMPACS before the “Bids Due” date and time.
This is a mandatory requirement and will not be waived by the Agency. Any Bid received after
this deadline will not be accepted. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure the bid is received
prior to the deadline. Email and faxed Bids will not be accepted.
Bidders must furnish all information necessary to enable the Agency to evaluate the Bid. Bids that
fail to meet the mandatory requirements of the RFB may be rejected. Oral information provided
by the Bidder shall not be considered part of the Bidder's Bid unless it is in writing.
3.6. Bid Opening
The Agency will open Bids after the deadline for submission of Bids has passed. However, the
names of Bidders who submitted timely Bids will be publicly available after the Bid opening. See
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