Streetscape Landscape and Planter Maintenance

The City of Des Moines is seeking annual landscape, planter, and bioswale maintenance at multiple city locations, including seasonal plantings, watering, weeding, and related upkeep.

City of Des Moines


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W27-178
Dec 02, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 27, 2026 01:32 PM
1 year base + 5 × 1 year options
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Contact
jmnasby@dmgov.org
1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

The City seeks annual maintenance of streetscape landscape beds, planted medians, bioswales, raingardens, bioretention cells, and planters. Work includes seasonal bed and planter preparation, weeding and debris removal, watering and fertilization, mulch application, monitoring and reporting plant condition, and installing and maintaining annual flowers and seasonal greenery. Plant replacements may require City approval and a separate quote in some locations; bidders must provide pricing for the specified maintenance areas and plant replacement costs. Watering and fertilization for one district's planters are optional line items. The initial contract term is January 1 through December 31, 2027, with up to five additional one-year extensions at the City's discretion. The solicitation requires three similar-scope client references and a proof-of-insurance attachment with the bid; insurance certificates and other coverage requirements apply before contract execution or work begins.

Classification Codes
NAICS561730Landscaping Services
PSCS208Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
Smart Codes
landscape maintenanceplanter flower installationbioswale maintenance
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 27, 2026 01:32 PM-Solicitation Issue Date
Nov 03, 2026 03:30 PM-Optional Pre-Submission Conference (optional)
Enter through the main entrance and check in with security.
Nov 17, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Dec 02, 2026 06:00 PM-Response Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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