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Nov 4, 2026
Dec 2, 2026
Installation, maintenance, and weekly supply of sodium hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) feed and storage systems for five Des Moines pools.
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Nov 24, 2026
The City of Des Moines is soliciting bids for pedestrian-crossing upgrades at ten identified sites. The work includes pedestrian hybrid beacon and pedestrian signals, school-zone flashing assemblies, speed-feedback equipment, curb, gutter and sidewalk construction, and pavement markings. The project must follow the 2026 SUDAS specifications and city contract documents, with construction expected to be completed within about 10 months after award.
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Nov 3, 2026
Nov 24, 2026
The City of Des Moines is soliciting a contractor for roadway lane modifications on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway from I-235 to Hickman Road. Work includes excavation, subgrade treatment and base preparation for approximately 5,200 square yards of pavement, new curb and gutter and concrete work, replacement of sidewalks, driveways and access points, and traffic-signal and pavement-marking upgrades. The work is to be completed by May 31, 2028, with liquidated damages for delay.
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212,086
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36 / 100
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This contract between the City of Des Moines and Motorola Solutions Inc. covers body worn cameras, maintenance, and support services. The agreement initially commenced on May 25, 2022, and was extended to May 24, 2030, through subsequent amendments. The total contract amount, after various adjustments and extensions, is explicitly stated as $2,370,228.00, with detailed annual payments outlined for several fiscal years.
This Subscription Software Addendum (SSA) between Motorola Solutions, Inc. and CityofDeloHines outlines the terms for the customer's purchase and use of Subscription Software and related Services. It is governed by existing Master and Short-Form Agreements. The SSA details delivery, modifications, user credentials, beta services, software licensing, customer restrictions, and terms for subscription periods, including an initial 12-month term with automatic renewals. Payment terms refer to annual subscription fees and one-time fees specified in separate Ordering Documents. The addendum also covers liability exclusions and data controller roles.
This agreement outlines the terms for the City of Des Moines, Iowa, to purchase a communication system and related services from Motorola Solutions, Inc. for a contract price of $9,600,000.00. The contract includes provisions for system implementation, software licensing, payment schedules, warranties, and general terms and conditions. The agreement's term begins on the Effective Date (last signing date) and extends until Final Project Acceptance or the expiration of the Warranty Period, whichever is later. Additional services and equipment may be purchased via addenda or change orders.
This document is an amendment to an existing Master Agreement between the City of Des Moines and Motorola Solutions, Inc. It formally adds an Equipment Purchase and Software License Addendum (EPSLA) to enable the City to purchase Mobile Video Systems. The EPSLA outlines the terms for the delivery of equipment, licensing of software, payment procedures, and warranties. The Master Agreement's terms will control in case of any conflicts. The amendment is effective as of November 22, 2023, with the EPSLA itself being entered into on November 20, 2023.
This contract (Contract #26103) details a Taser Loan Agreement between Axon Enterprise Inc. and the City of Des Moines, covering fiscal years FY26 through FY30. The agreement is effective from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030, and outlines annual financial commitments for the loan of Taser devices. The contract is governed by referenced terms and conditions from the City of Des Moines and Sourcewell.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Des Moines
The City Council meeting addressed a wide range of municipal actions, including the approval of various alcoholic beverage licenses and cigarette/tobacco permits. Major public improvements were authorized, such as pedestrian crossing enhancements, lane modifications for ML King Jr Parkway, and intersection improvements at SE 14th Street and Maury Street. The council accepted several grants, including those for water trail improvements at Prospect Park and improvements at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Professional services agreements for traffic impact studies and stormwater improvements were approved. Additionally, the council dealt with land and property transactions, claim settlements, housing and urban renewal development agreements, and tax-exempt bond issuances. Several ordinances were rezoned, and adjustments were made to municipal code regulations regarding traffic, liquor licenses, and rental property maintenance.
The meeting addressed a variety of municipal items, including the approval of an urban renewal development agreement and several TIF agreements. The Council approved rezoning requests for properties on Easton Boulevard and Southeast 27th Court to allow for residential and limited retail use. Amendments to the municipal code concerning zoning, building regulations, parking, and trash enclosures were adopted, with specific provisions facilitating housing on religious institution land. The Council also approved the 2027 action plan for the HUD consolidated plan and debated the conveyance of the property at 401 Robert D. Ray between competing development proposals.
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The City Council held a work session focused on an educational overview of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the implications of recent property tax reform legislation, Senate File 2472. Key discussions included the TIF mechanism, how rebates function, the new 2% annual property tax growth cap, and its impact on urban renewal areas and TIF district durations. The council reviewed the city's urban renewal areas, discussed the compounding effects of tax rate reductions, and analyzed the structural budget deficit resulting from these legislative changes.
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