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USA | IA | STORY COUNTY | AMES | 50010 Small City
City Of Ames - IA
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Miscellaneous Inventory for Electric Services - The City of Ames is seeking quotes for termination kits, photoelectric controls, poleset, cable guards, etc. for Electric Distribution inventory. All responses must be submitted before the deadline. No late responses will be reviewed. No bidder may withdraw their bid for at least sixty ( 60) days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids. The City of Ames reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to make such awards as
The City of Ames is seeking quotes for miscellaneous inventory for electric services, including termination kits, photoelectric controls, poleset, cable guards, etc. All responses must be submitted before the response deadline of April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Late responses will not be reviewed. Bidders cannot withdraw their bids for at least 60 days after the closing time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Specific manufacturer catalog pages for cable or wire products are requested. Pricing must be quoted FOB destination with full freight and delivery charges allowed. A local consideration program is available for businesses located within Ames city limits that pay commercial property tax, requiring a notarized local business certificate. Substitutions for approved manufacturers and catalog numbers may be requested in writing at least fifteen days prior to bid issuance, with the engineer's decision being final. Iowa sales tax and a one percent local option sales tax apply.
The bid notice states that all responses must be submitted before the response deadline of April 9, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. All responses must be submitted before the deadline.
The bid notice mentions that the photoelectric control has a failon 10 year warranty.
The bid notice states that the city eserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to make such awards as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the city.
The bid notice mentions that if an acceptable equivalent follows the approved manufacturer and catalog number, you may request approval provided the manufacturers specifications are submitted to the engineering manager, lyndon cook at ***@***. *. *, in writing at least fifteen days prior to the issuance of bids. Acceptable equivalent if or acceptable equivalent follows the approved manufacturer and catalog number on the quotation form, you may request approval provided the manufacturers specifications are submitted to the engineering manager, lyndon cook at ***@***. *. *, in writing at least fifteen days prior to the issuance of bids.
The bid notice states that the question deadline is April 9, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. Question deadline: 4/9/2026 02:00 PM CT
electrical electronic eqpt compnts mounting hardware, included in classes of this group, includes such specially designed items as brackets, holders, retainers, etc. excluded from classes in this group are such hardware items as screws fsc ****, bolts fsc ****, studs fsc ****, washers fsc ****, rivets fsc ****, and other common items indexed to specific classes, other than in group 59. the fsc indexes and structure will govern the classification of items used on or with mounting hardware cited above.
25-- TRAVEL LOCK - Proposed procurement for NSN **** TRAVEL LOCK: Line **** Qty 14 UI EA Deliver To: By: **** DAYS ADO This Solicitation may result in an Automated IDC ( Indefinite Delivery Contract). The term of the contract/order will be one year or unt
vehicular equipment components line **** qty 14 ui ea deliver to: by: **** days ado
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This is a solicitation for vehicular equipment components, specifically travel locks (NSN ****). The procurement may result in an indefinite delivery contract with a term of one year or until the aggregate total of orders reaches $350,000. 00. The estimated number of orders per year is 4, with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 2. Items will be shipped to various CONUS and OCONUS locations via consolidation and containerization points at DLA depots. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit quotes electronically. Quotes must be submitted electronically.
The bid notice states that delivery is to be made within **** days after order placement.
The bid notice states that all responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered.
The bid notice indicates that the term of the contract order will be one year or until the aggregate total of orders placed against the contract order reach $350,****.
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