When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 10, 2026.

It was issued by Iowa Department Of Administrative Services. The work is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced in providing commercial or government landscaping services. Able to manage large-scale, multi-site landscaping contracts. Strong track record with similar government or public sector projects. Presence or availability to operate in the Des Moines, Iowa area.

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Landscaping Services

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesPosted: June 3rd, 2026Deadline: June 19th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Des Moines, Iowa seeks a contractor to deliver one year of comprehensive landscaping services for the capitol complex and state facilities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must comply with current Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Must be a licensed contractor with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL)
Must maintain appropriate Commercial Pesticide Applicator License(s) from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Must be able to report to work site with all required tools and equipment
Must obtain and maintain all required permits
Must respond to service requests and schedule work within 24 hours
Must have sufficient inventory of materials to meet commercial contract needs
Must be capable of handling more than one state job at a time
Must register to do business in Iowa before payment can be made

CONTRACT DURATION

72 months

TIMELINE

State posts notice of RFB on the TSB website: May 29th, 2026

State issues RFB: June 1st, 2026

Follow-up written questions due: June 10th, 2026 at 3:00PM

Bids due: June 19th, 2026 at 2:00PM

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 10th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Iowa Department Of Administrative Services

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive landscaping services for the capitol complex and state facilities. Services include, but are not limited to, site preparation, planting, mulching, weeding, edging, and general cleanup across the specified properties.

The contract will span one year, covering routine and specialized landscape maintenance tasks as required. Interested vendors are required to submit any questions by June 10, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 10, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Iowa Department Of Administrative Services. The work is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced in providing commercial or government landscaping services
Able to manage large-scale, multi-site landscaping contracts
Strong track record with similar government or public sector projects
Presence or availability to operate in the Des Moines, Iowa area

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