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Licenses, permits, contracts, bids, purchases and fees, with vendor and amount.
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Licenses and permits, contracts, purchases, bids and awards, change orders and pay applications, and agreements with named companies. Sorted by the largest dollar amount in the title.
Greater Des Moines, Oct 18–24, 2026
Amount$1,703,420
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatPurchase from Foster Coach Sales, Inc. of four type 1 ambulances from using Sourcewell contract 122123-RVG and City contract # W25-33 with REV Group, Inc. d/b/a Horton Emergency Vehicles, $1,703,420.
Vendor or licenseeFoster Coach Sales, Inc.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$478,429.70
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatApproving Change Order No. 2 with Grimes Asphalt and Paving Corporation for additional work on the 2026 HMA Resurfacing Program Contract 1, $478,429.70.
Vendor or licenseeGrimes Asphalt and Paving Corporation
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$298,020.80
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatPurchase from Safeware, Inc. of seventy (70) Lion N94 chemical protection suits per the general terms and conditions negotiated by Short Form Agreement #W27-111, $298,020.80.
Vendor or licenseeSafeware, Inc.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$175,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatOn vacation and conveyance of the east/west alley right-of way adjoining 513 E. Court Avenue to LJH Holdings LLC for $175,000.
Vendor or licenseeLJH Holdings LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$165,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatApproving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. for professional services for Douglas Avenue Improvements – Merle Hay Road to Martin Luther…
Vendor or licenseeKirkham Michael & Associates, Inc.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$3,810
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatOn the proposition to authorize a rental agreement with Armor Equipment Co. LLC for the rental of equipment for cleanup of scuppers on the SW 8th Street bridge, not to exceed $3,810.
Vendor or licenseeArmor Equipment Co. LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatApproving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) GLOBAL SMOKE VAPE AND 1905 INGERSOLL AVE #103 Class B Retail LIQUOR (B) KEMIN INDUSTRIES 1900 SCOTT AVE Class C Liquor RENEWAL…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatCity Clerk to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) GLOBAL SMOKE VAPE AND LIQUOR 1905 INGERSOLL AVE #103 (B) RISING SMOKE AND VAPE SHOP 904 ARMY POST RD #A (C) SMOKE &…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 6–1, no: Voss
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatCity Clerk to approve Device Retail Permits for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) GLOBAL SMOKE VAPE AND LIQUOR 1905 INGERSOLL AVE #103 (B) RISING SMOKE AND VAPE SHOP 904 ARMY POST RD #A
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 6–1, no: Voss
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatHMA Resurfacing Program Contract 2.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceWaukee
DateOct 19
WhatResolution approving site plan for Kettlestone Central South Plat 2 – Lot 6 [2310 SE Glacier Trail]
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 5–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatOn request from ABE Property Solutions, LLC (Officer) to amend the PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to revise the future land use classification from Business Park to Low-Medium Density Residential and…
Vendor or licenseeABE Property Solutions, LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatApproving payment to Secura Insurance Company as Subrogee of Deaver Electric.
Vendor or licenseeSecura Insurance Company
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatPreliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with 615 Euclid, LLC for the historic restoration and adaptive reuse of the University of Commerce building at 615 Euclid Avenue.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatResolution approving preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Cold Storage Rehab, LLC for the construction of 24 multi-residential units at 2814 7th Street
Vendor or licenseeCold Storage Rehab, LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatAgreement with Polk County and development agreement with Invest DSM for tax sale property.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatAgreement with U.S. Bank to be assigned as Bond Paying Agent and Registrar.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 19
WhatApproving renewal addendum and second amendment to maintenance agreement with Iowa Sports Turf Management, Inc. to maintain various athletic fields.
Vendor or licenseeIowa Sports Turf Management, Inc.
VotePassed 7–0
Week of Oct 11
Amount$152,338
PlacePleasant Hill
DateOct 13
WhatResolution #101326-05 – Approve Payment Application No. 5 and Change Order No. 6 – Shadyview Blvd and University Ave Improvements Murray/
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 5–0
Amount—
PlacePleasant Hill
DateOct 13
WhatResolution #101326-03 – Approve Contract for Engineering Services for the SE 80th Street Pump Station and Sewer Main Improvements Project Konrad/
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 5–0
Amount—
PlacePleasant Hill
DateOct 13
WhatResolution #101326-04 – Approve Payment Application No. 12 and Change Order No. 7 – 2025 Storm Sewer Improvements Project Birch/
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 5–0
Week of Oct 4
Amount$56,940,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatDirecting the advertisement for sale of $56,940,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, and approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Official Statement. (Bonds will be sold at a special Council meeting on…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$6,400,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatDirecting the advertisement for sale of $6,400,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B, and approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Official Statement. (Bonds will be sold at a special Council meeting on…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$3,895,000
PlaceIndianola
DateOct 5
WhatApprove Resolution 2026-206 directing the acceptance of a proposal to purchase $3,895,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026B; and approving the form and authorizing execution of a note purchase agreement
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–1, no: Armstrong
Amount$1,249,041.68
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution accepting bid of $1,249,041.68 received from CON-STRUCT, INC of Ames (Iowa DOT Project No. STP-S-C077(252)--5A-77 and BROS-C077(253)--5F-77), for two twin RCB culverts on NE 150th Ave
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount$739,690
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatOn 2026 Sewer Repair Contract 2: Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating lowest responsive responsible bidder as TK Concrete…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$475,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatOrdering construction of Downtown Skywalk Signage Replacement - Receiving bids, (10-27-26), and Setting date of hearing, (11-23-26). (Construction Estimate - $475,000).
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$430,193.92
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPurchase from Armor Equipment Co. Inc. of one (1) specialized sewer televising vehicle and related equipment pursuant to Sourcewell contract #080525- RVL as amended by City Contract #K27-015, $430,193.92.
Vendor or licenseeArmor Equipment Co. Inc.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$250,000.00
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatApproving Water Quality Initiative Urban Conservation Demonstration Projects cost-share grant contract with Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for the Waveland Golf Course Pond Improvements…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$237,500
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPurchase from Action Target, Inc.of firing range target system using Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement and approving and authorizing Execution of City of Des Moines Contract No. W27-073, $237,500.
Vendor or licenseeAction Target, Inc.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$175,000,
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatOn vacation and conveyance of the east/west alley right-of way adjoining 513 E. Court Avenue to LJH Holdings, LLC, $175,000, (10-19-26).
Vendor or licenseeLJH Holdings, LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$175,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPurchase from TK Elevator Corporation of elevators and related equipment, maintenance services, and supplies using Sourcewell Contract #050224-TKE and approving negotiation and execution of agreements with vendor…
Vendor or licenseeTK Elevator Corporation
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$161,992.76
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPurchase from Public Safety Solutions MO LLC and TD Synnex Corporation of computers and mobile routers using State of Iowa Contract #24083 and OMNIA contract #1-170, and the negotiation and execution of agreements with…
Vendor or licenseePublic Safety Solutions MO LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$150,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPurchase from Siemens Industry, Inc. of facility security systems, equipment, and software related services using Sourcewell Contract #121024-SIE, estimated annual cost $150,000.
Vendor or licenseeSiemens Industry, Inc.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$130,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPurchase of mechanical services from Waldinger Corporation pursuant to City of Des Moines contract #J27-124, estimated annual cost $130,000.
Vendor or licenseeWaldinger Corporation
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$100,000
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatGrant application to and subsequent grant agreement, if awarded, with the Polk County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) for $100,000 toward owner-occupied repairs.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$54,600
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatOn the proposition to authorize a lease agreement with Ziegler Inc. for the five-month lease of equipment for emergency snow and ice control operations, at a combined monthly amount of $54,600 plus hourly rates for any…
Vendor or licenseeZiegler Inc.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount$3,810,
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatOn the proposition to authorize a rental agreement with Armor Equipment Co. LLC for the rental of equipment for cleanup of scuppers on the SW 8th Street bridge, not to exceed $3,810, (10-19-26).
Vendor or licenseeArmor Equipment Co. LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceClive
DateOct 5
WhatApprove Retail Alcohol Sales License Application - Coopers Hawk - 12801 University Avenue
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatApproving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) 5 DE MAYO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 5118 SE 14TH ST Class C Liquor (B) IOWA CLOUDS TOBACCO & BEER 4001 SW 9TH ST Class B Retail (C)…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatCity Clerk to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Vapor Permits for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) AKIWACU B INTERNATIONAL MARKET 606 E ARMY POST RD #2 (B) IOWA CLOUDS TOBACCO & BEER 4001 SW 9TH ST
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 6–1, no: Voss
Amount—
PlaceIndianola
DateOct 5
WhatApprove Resolution 2026-205 approving Change Order Numbers 9 and 10 and Change Order Request Number 16 for the CDBG Facade Program Project
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 5–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatCity Clerk to approve Device Retail Permits for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) EXOTICS BEER WINE TOBACCO OUTLET 3409 SW 9TH ST (B) IOWA CLOUDS TOBACCO & BEER 4001 SW 9TH ST
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 6–1, no: Voss
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatAccepting grant award amendment from Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreations Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program for Birdland Park and Marina…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatApproving agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for the operation and the maintenance of five (5) stream gaging stations.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatApproving Private Construction Contract between Alliance Paving, LLC and J. Larson Homes LLC for paving improvements in Three Lakes Estates Plat 11 located in the vicinity of SE 30th Street and Sweetwater Drive.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatApproving Private Construction Contract between Decarlo Corporation and Invest DSM Inc. for Drake Park Block Subdivision Public Alley - Paving Improvements located on the north side of the block bounded by 22nd Street…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceNewton
DateOct 5
WhatResolution approving Pool Pavilion flooring project by Accents in Concrete, Inc
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 6–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatLevying assessments for fees, fines, penalties, costs and interest imposed in the enforcement of the Neighborhood Inspection Rental Code, Schedule No. 2026-10.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatApproving retention of outside counsel and ratifying the retention agreement with Grossman & Kelly LLP and its Partners.
Vendor or licenseeGrossman & Kelly LLP
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatFunding Agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for funding of the Housing Solutions Alliance (HSA) operating expense and additional provision to support Primary Healthcare, Inc.’s Housing Problem…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPreliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with 821 SE 7th Street LLC for construction of a three (3)-story, multifamily residential project at 821 SE 7th Street.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPreliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Janobi Properties, LLC for renovation of the vacant property at 2413 University Avenue into four (4) retail spaces and a performance space.
Vendor or licenseeJanobi Properties, LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPreliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement with Baker Creek Townhomes V, LLLP, a partnership between Hubbell Realty Company and Anawim, for the construction of a multifamily residential project located…
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatPurchase from Safeware, Inc. of an ICOR Explosive Ordnance Detection robot, Caliber Flex, using the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (#080922-SAF PS & EM) and authorizing negotiation and execution of a supplemental…
Vendor or licenseeSafeware, Inc.
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatOn vacation of the east/west and north/south alley right-of-way adjacent to 108 E. 4th Street and conveyance of a portion of said alley right-of-way to Threshing Warehouse, LLC in exchange for a permanent easement for…
Vendor or licenseeThreshing Warehouse, LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatOn request from Tiger Knight, LLC (Officer) to rezone two (2) parcels located in the vicinity of 1210 Army Post Road from Limited “MX3” Mixed- Use District to Limited “CX” Mixed-Use District to allow a warehouse use…
Vendor or licenseeTiger Knight, LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatOn request from Katecho Real Estate, LLC (Officer) for review and approval of a 4th Amendment to the Airport Commerce Park South PUD (Planned Unit Development) Conceptual Plan regarding four (4) parcels comprising…
Vendor or licenseeKatecho Real Estate, LLC
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceDes Moines
DateOct 5
WhatApproval of contract and bond on 2026 Sewer Repair Contract 2.
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 7–0
Amount—
PlaceWindsor Heights
DateOct 6
WhatConsideration of the Third Reading of Ordinance 26-02 - An Ordinance Amending Provisions Pertaining to Fiber Optic Cable License; and to Adopt and Publish Motion by Threase Harms to approve
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatSpecial 5-Day Class "C" Retail Alcohol License for Limitless Garage located at 1605 NE 51st Ave Ste B7, Des Moines from October 6 - 10, 2026
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution authorizing the Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Nalean Wetland Project
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution authorizing the Auditor's Office to publish a Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Terrace Hills Wetland Project
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution approving 2026-27 Local HMA Resurfacing Project Cooperative Public Service Agreement with the City of Pleasant Hill
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution approving Agreement for Professional Services with Olsson, Inc. for traffic signal field infrastructure review
Vendor or licenseeOlsson, Inc.
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution awarding North Polk Outdoor Education Improvement Project to Construct, Inc
Vendor or licenseeConstruct, Inc
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution approving Agreement with Simonson & Associates LLC for Environmental, Master Planning, Rendering/Animation, and Market Analysis
Vendor or licenseeSimonson & Associates LLC
VotePassed 3–0–1, abstained: Connolly
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution approving Forgivable Loan Agreement with FOCUSS Youth Crisis Center & Mobile Crisis Team
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution approving 28E Agreement with the Polk County Housing Trust Fund
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution approving Grant Agreement with Trees Forever
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Caring Hands Outreach Center
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Des Moines Council of St. Vincent de Paul Society
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0
Amount—
PlacePolk County
DateOct 6
WhatResolution approving Community Sponsorship Awards
Vendor or licensee—
VotePassed 4–0