• Green Infrastructure Workshop

    The City of Des Moines and The Conservation Fund present the Strategic Conservation Planning Using a Green Infrastructure Approach Workshop July 15th through July 19th, 2013.

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  • AViD 2013

    The thirteenth season of the popular Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) Author Series from the Des Moines Public Library. All AViD author events are free and open to the public.

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  • Get Ready to Get Dirty!

    Hosted by the Iowa Games and Des Moines Parks and Recreation, the Mud Run is back at James Cownie Soccer Complex June 15. This event has a little something for everyone ages 5 and up from the Little Muddy Buddy Trot to the 1 and 3 Mile Fun runs.

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  • Welcome to the City of Des Moines

    A major center for insurance, financial services and publishing, Des Moines has a lot to offer, such as affordable housing, short commute times, a diverse population, and was also recently named one of the best places to live on the Silicon Prairie.

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  • Spotlight on Des Moines

    Gray's Lake Park features the 1,400 foot-long Kruidenier Trail pedestrian bridge and a 1.9 mile trail around the lake. "...Residents can walk, bike, boat or fish -- right in the very heart of downtown," said Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie.

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  • One of the Best Cities for Jobs

    Des Moines ranks #2 on Forbes 2012 list of Best Cities for Jobs.

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  • Iowa State Capitol

    The Iowa State Capitol is among the most beautiful state capitols in the country with its 275-foot, 23-karat gold leafed dome anchoring the east end of downtown Des Moines.

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  • East Village

    Historic East Village is an eclectic neighborhood of restored historic properties, beautiful streetscapes, and urban living at the foot of the State Capitol.

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  • World Food Prize

    Des Moines is home to the World Food Prize the foremost international award recognizing the achievements in advancing human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.

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Bid Information 

 

Bidding documents are available from the Engineering Department, located on the second floor of City Hall, 400 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1891. Information regarding bidding documents may be obtained by email, phone (515) 283-4005 or fax (515) 283-4112. To receive notifications of Projects Out for Bid & RFPs please click here.  

 

See our Future Contract Letting Schedule of tentatively scheduled bid dates on anticipated projects.
 
See our Projects with Bidding Documents Available list for projects authorized by the City Council and WRA Board.
 
See our Project Bid Information for companies that have received bidding documents, the bid estimate, and results.
 
 
Information regarding projects that are currently available for bids from the Des Moines Airport Authority is available at Beeline and Blue, 2507 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312, phone number 515-244-1611.
Bidders should visit Beeline and Blue website for plan, specification and contract documents at: Beeline and Blue
 
The City of Des Moines is pleased to provide accommodations to disabled individuals or groups and encourages participation in City government. To better serve you, should special accommodations be required, please notify us at least three business days in advance or call (515) 283-4209. Assistive Listening Devices are available for meetings in the Council Chambers.
 
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