The MPO occasionally seeks consultants to assist with its work. Requests for qualifications (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP) will be posted here.
Brenton Slough Transportation Study RFP
On behalf of its members and regional partners, the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is issuing this request for proposals to study multi-modal transportation options in the Brenton Slough area of our region.
Below is the timeline for this RFP process.
All questions should be directed to MPO Senior Planner, Allison Riley.
| Activity | Date |
| Issue RFP | February 20, 2026 |
| Deadline for Questions | March 3, 2026 |
| Answers expected – Q&As here | March 10, 2026 |
| Proposal Deadline | March 20, 2026 |
| Review Proposals | March – April 2026 |
| Consultant Interviews | April 2026 |
| Selection of Proposal | May 2026 |
| Approval from MPO Policy Committee to Award Contract & update UPWP to include project | May 21, 2026 |
| Award Contract | June 2026 |
| Consultant Work Begins with Interagency Kick Off Meeting | July 2026 |
RFP for Auditing Services
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028, with an option to extend for fiscal years 2029 and 2030 upon mutual agreement.
Proposals must be submitted electronically to rmiller@dmampo.org no later than 4:30 p.m. (Central Time) on April 3, 2026.