Custodial Equipment Maintenance and Repair

This contract involves a request for quotes to provide on-call maintenance and repair services for food preparation equipment across all district locations, with the initial term spanning from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The scope requires vendors to submit hourly labor rates that encompass all associated costs, including taxes, benefits, insurance, equipment, overhead, and profit, with no additional charges permitted after contract award. The contract may be renewed up to four times, offering flexibility for ongoing service needs. The solicitation, identified as Q9293, is issued by Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, targeting vendors capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance services under a NAICS code of 811310, which pertains to commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair. The procurement process emphasizes transparency and compliance, with detailed instructions for proposal submissions through an online platform, deadlines, and evaluation criteria. The contract size is estimated to range between 500,000 and 1.5 million dollars, reflecting the scale of maintenance services required. The primary point of contact is David Niemi, whose contact details are provided for inquiries. The background documents include legal and procedural guidelines such as Iowa’s Open Records Law, along with various related solicitations and bids for infrastructure, recycling, and equipment services, illustrating the broader context of public procurement activities. Overall, the contract aims to ensure reliable, cost-effective maintenance support for district food service equipment, supporting operational efficiency across all district locations.