Project Information

Bid Title

Pest Control Services for the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency

Issuing Agency

City of Des Moines

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Feb 14, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

W26-178

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

Bid Information

Type	Request for Bid
Status	Issued
Number	W26-178 (Pest Control Services for the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency)
Issue Date & Time	2/13/2026 12:02:47 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time	3/6/2026 12:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date	2/23/2026 03:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes	The City of Des Moines, Iowa Municipal Housing Agency (DMMHA or “Owner”) is seeking bids from qualified contractors for pest control services per the terms, conditions, and specifications of this Request for Bid document. Responses will be accepted through this electronic bidding system by the close date and time listed. Faxed, emailed, mailed or hand delivered responses will not be accepted.

Contact Information

Name	June Nasby
Address	City of Des Moines Finance - 400 Robert D. Ray Dr. Des Moines, IA 50309 USA
Phone
Fax
Email	jmnasby@dmgov.org

Bid Documents

Document name	Format
Bid Invitation	Acrobat / PDF	BINVAVL	9010227

Bid Attachments

File Name	Description	File Size
11 items in 1 pages
Standard Minor.pdf	Standard Minor Insurance Requirements	192 KB	336114	4861284
Insurance Carrier.pdf (please login to view this document)	Insurance Carrier	76 KB	336114	4810011
HUD 5369-A representations certifications and other statements of bidders.pdf (please login to view this document)	HUD 5369-A representations certifications and other statements of bidders	926 KB	336114	6929417
HUD 5369-B Instructions to Offerors Non-Construction.pdf (please login to view this document)	HUD 5369-B Instructions to Offerors Non-Construction	437 KB	336114	6929418
HUD 5370-C General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts.pdf (please login to view this document)	HUD 5370-C General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts	614 KB	336114	6929420
HUD 52158 Maintenance Wage Rate Determination.pdf (please login to view this document)	HUD 52158 Maintenance Wage Rate Determination	34 KB	336114	6929423
EVM_FLR_PLANS.PDF (please login to view this document)	East View Manor Floor Plans	1.20 MB	336114	7119517
RVM_FLR_PLANS.PDF (please login to view this document)	Royal View Manor Floor Plans	2.70 MB	336114	7119518
SVM_FLR_PLANS.PDF (please login to view this document)	South View Manor Floor Plans	1.38 MB	336114	7119519
HPP_FLR_PLANS.pdf (please login to view this document)	Highland Park Floor Plans	1.32 MB	336114	7119526
OPP_FLR_PLANS.PDF (please login to view this document)	Oak Park Floor Plans	1.51 MB	336114	7119527

Attachment Preview

W26-178

Pest Control Services for the Des Moines Municipal Housing

Agency

Issue Date: 2/13/2026

Questions Deadline: 2/23/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 3/6/2026 12:00 PM (CT)

Purchasing

Contact Information

Contact: June Nasby

Address: City of Des Moines Finance - 400 Robert D. Ray Dr.

Des Moines, IA 50309

Email: jmnasby@dmgov.org

Page 1 of 31 pages

Deadline: 3/6/2026 12:00 PM (CT)

W26-178

Event Information

Number:

W26-178

Title:

Pest Control Services for the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency

Type:

Request for Bid

Issue Date:

2/13/2026

Question Deadline: 2/23/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 3/6/2026 12:00 PM (CT)

Notes:

The City of Des Moines, Iowa Municipal Housing Agency (DMMHA or “Owner”) is

seeking bids from qualified contractors for pest control services per the terms,

conditions, and specifications of this Request for Bid document.

Responses will be accepted through this electronic bidding system by the close date

and time listed.

Faxed, emailed, mailed or hand delivered responses will not be accepted.

Billing Information

Address: Des Moines, IA 50309

Email: fin-ap@dmgov.org

Bid Attachments

Standard Minor.pdf

Standard Minor Insurance Requirements

Insurance Carrier.pdf

Insurance Carrier

HUD 5369-A representations certifications and other statements of bidders.pdf

HUD 5369-A representations certifications and other statements of bidders

HUD 5369-B Instructions to Offerors Non-Construction.pdf

HUD 5369-B Instructions to Offerors Non-Construction

HUD 5370-C General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts.pdf

HUD 5370-C General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts

HUD 52158 Maintenance Wage Rate Determination.pdf

HUD 52158 Maintenance Wage Rate Determination

EVM_FLR_PLANS.PDF

East View Manor Floor Plans

RVM_FLR_PLANS.PDF

Royal View Manor Floor Plans

SVM_FLR_PLANS.PDF

South View Manor Floor Plans

Download

View Online

View Online

View Online

View Online

View Online

View Online

View Online

View Online

Page 2 of 31 pages

Deadline: 3/6/2026 12:00 PM (CT)

W26-178

HPP_FLR_PLANS.pdf

Highland Park Floor Plans

OPP_FLR_PLANS.PDF

Oak Park Floor Plans

View Online

View Online

Requested Attachments

Insurance Carrier

(Attachment required)

Upload the completed Insurance Carrier form located on the "Attachments" tab.

Service Report

(Attachment required)

Upload a copy of the service report that will be used per "Attribute" #28.

Pesticide Applicator Company License

(Attachment required)

Upload a copy of your pesticide applicator company license.

Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification

(Attachment required)

Upload a copy of each technician that may be assigned to this contract.

Bid Attributes

1 Scope of Work

The City of Des Moines, Iowa Municipal Housing Agency (DMMHA or “Owner”) is seeking bids from qualified

contractors for pest control services per the terms, conditions, and specifications of this Request for Bid document.

The service will include control of rodents, crawling and flying insects, cockroaches, birds, and bed bugs. Termites

and carpenter ants are included on an ‘as needed’ basis.

Areas that may require service are common areas, hallways, maintenance areas, offices, kitchens, storage areas,

dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, showers, closets, crawl spaces, basements, elevators, loading docks and any

other areas as specified by DMMHA. Buildings may or may not be occupied. See the bid forms in section 6 of this

solicitation for information regarding building locations and size.

NOTE: CONTRACT KICK-OFF CONFERENCE: Upon execution of the contract, but before treatment program start,

the selected contractor and the DMMHA Representative shall hold a contract kick-off meeting to discuss project roll-

out, project requirements, establish an approximate project schedule, and review specific site location details.

Page 3 of 31 pages

Deadline: 3/6/2026 12:00 PM (CT)

W26-178

2 Background

The Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency (DMMHA) provides Public Housing rental units for qualified low-income

families and administers the Section 8 rental assistance program for Polk County. These programs are funded by

the U.S. Department of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) and administered by DMMHA, the Housing Services

Board, and the Municipal Housing Governing Board (Des Moines City Council).

To assist the DMMHA with its mission to provide quality affordable housing opportunities within Des Moines and Polk

County, the agency requires reliable, professional service from contractors licensed in the pest control industry to

implement an effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program utilizing scheduled and as-needed services.

5 Apartment Complexes (see Exhibit B for floor plans)

10 Single Family Houses (2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom homes scattered throughout the Des Moines area)

Scheduled Services: See below requirements

As-needed Services: Based on historical service requirements, the DMMHA estimates the following needs:

Houses: 15 calls to contractor annually – each call requiring 2 service visits (all service types combined)

Apartments: 50 – 60 bed bug infestations confirmed annually

Note: Award of a contract does not guarantee a minimum or maximum amount of work. Historical data, quantity

estimates and /or projections are provided only as a courtesy to assist bidders with assessing the probable cost of

the work and/or for the City’s comparison/evaluation of bids submitted.

Note: See floor plans in the "Attachments" tab for the five (5) apartment complexes.

3 Definitions

For the purposes of this solicitation, the following definitions apply unless otherwise explicitly stated or relating to

the City of Des Moines Procurement Officer and staff assigned to assist with this RFP:

wherever the term "City" is used, it is understood to mean the Des Moines Municipal Housing Authority

(DMMHA);

wherever the term "City Council" is used, it is understood to mean the DMMHA Board;

I acknowledge and understand the above definitions

(Required: Check if applicable)

4 No Contact Policy

Any contact initiated by the Proposer or by a City representative, other than the Procurement Division

representative listed herein, concerning this Request for Proposal is prohibited. Any such unauthorized contact may

cause the disqualification of such Proposer’s proposal from acceptance or consideration.

Following the Proposal submittal deadline, Proposers shall not contact the Procurement Division or any other

City employee or representative except to respond to a request by the Procurement Division.

I acknowledge and agree to the above

(Required: Check if applicable)

5 Federal Requirements

The Proposer agrees to the comply with all applicable the federal requirements, including the documents in the

"Attachments" tab (HUD 5369-A, HUD 5369-B, HUD 52158 and HUD 5370-C) and any others determined necessary

by the City before the contract is awarded.

I acknowledge and agree to the above.

(Required: Check if applicable)

Page 4 of 31 pages

Deadline: 3/6/2026 12:00 PM (CT)

W26-178

6 Statement of Work

The selected contractor shall be required to furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, travel, required permits,

licenses, and equipment necessary to complete the work as specified. The work involved shall include, but not be

limited to, the following: control of rodents, crawling and flying insects, cockroaches, birds, and bed bugs. Termites

and carpenter ants shall be included on an ‘as needed’ basis.

Pest control services shall be completed by professional grade liquid, aerosol, gel, and/or dusting, snap traps, and

rodenticides.

Services expected and required include, but are not limited to:

1. Snap and/or sticky traps for rats and Mice

2. Rodenticides: When used shall be in tamper-resistant plastic boxes

3. Cockroaches:

i. Presence will be monitored in each unit with at least three sticky trap monitors in each unit.

ii. Boric acid or desiccant dust and baits shall be used at unit turnover for cockroach control, within 72

hours.

iii. The type of treatment will depend on the level of infestation; low, medium, or high, with low and mid-

level infestations receiving treatment with gel and vacuuming.

4. No sprays or foggers shall be used by contractors without the advance approval of DMMHA.

5. PESTICIDES LIMITED: Use pesticides only as necessary, with preference to products that while producing

the desired level of effectiveness, pose the least harm to human health and the environment

6. Rodent control shall be done by bait stations strategically located in probable problem areas and shall not

be placed visible to the public, except for outdoor bait stations that cannot be hidden from public view.

7. Termites & Carpenter Ants: Contractor shall notify the DMMHA Representative upon discovery.

8. Bed Bug Inspection and Treatment: see "Attribute" #12 – Bed Bug Service Requirements

I have read the Service Requirements

(Required: Check if applicable)

7 Frequency and Schedule of Service

Pest Control services shall be conducted during the working hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM, unless otherwise

approved by DMMHA.

Scheduled services shall be as follows:

Exterior Treatment of the 5 Apartment Buildings - Minimum of 1 time per month

Houses - On Call/As needed basis only

Treatment for general pests/rodents (apartments - rotating basis, 1/3 of units treated per month in each

building)

Bed Bug Inspections (apartments) - within 30 days of contract execution (canine inspect all units) in each

building

Bed Bug Inspections (apartments) - rotating basis, 1/3 of units canine inspected per month in each building

Note: A chemical barrier application shall be completed in units where the canine inspection is conducted.

Note: Canine must be certified by third party certification for bed bug detection, such as NESDCA, WDDO or

IBBMA.

Note: See "Attribute" #12, Bed Bug Service Requirements

Page 5 of 31 pages

Deadline: 3/6/2026 12:00 PM (CT)

W26-178

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561710Exterminating and Pest Control Services

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.