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USA | IL | COOK COUNTY | HOFFMAN ESTATES | 60169
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He Parks - Hoffman Estates Park District - IL
Supply of Playground Equipment for Armstrong & MacArthur School
Supply of playground equipment for Armstrong and MacArthur school sites Composite playground for children 5- 12 years at MacArthur School with decks, slides, climbers, spring seesaw; composite linked playground at Armstrong School with overhead climbers, trek avenues, spinner, cable rope crawl tube net, web link, vertical pod climber, ladders, stepping pods, rock boulder climber, two- person spring seesaw
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Sealed bids for supply of playground equipment for Armstrong and MacArthur school sites due February 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM CST. Designs must be preapproved by staff; concept plans due January 17, 2018, resubmission by January 25, 2018, approved list posted January 31, 2018. Bids from non-approved vendors returned unopened. Equipment must meet CPSC and ASTM **** standards. Delivery to park district yard within six weeks of purchase order. Prevailing wage ordinance applies. Award to lowest responsible bidder.
All equipment must be delivered to the park district's yard no later than six weeks after issuance of the purchase order. all equipment purchased under this bid shall be delivered to the park districts yard no later than six weeks after issuance of the purchase order.
Final payment made approximately 30 days after invoicing, upon delivery and acceptance of equipment. final payment will be made approximately thirty 30 days after invoicing.
Warranties include 15-year on aluminum/steel deck posts and fastening systems, 15-year on steel components, 3-year on swing seats, 1-year on other products. fifteen 15 year one hundred 100 year warranty on aluminum deck posts, steel deck posts, the fastening system, and associated fastening hardware against structural failure due to weather corrosion or defects in materials or workmanship.
Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. award of contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, as determined by the board of commissioners of the hoffman estates park district, whose bid conforms to the invitation for bid.
Vendors must have designs preapproved prior to bid submission, including plans, sections, 3D views, and play value review document. you will be required to have your designs preapproved prior to bid submission.
In case of default, owner may procure from other sources and hold contractor responsible for excess costs. in case of default by the contractor, the owner may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
Bids from non-approved vendors will be returned unopened. bids from nonapproved vendors will be returned unopened.
Video Surveillance Perimeter Enhancement - The intent of this specification is, Requesting a Quotation for BPA call under ****, to provide the National Centers for Animal Health, specifically; located at **** Dayton Ave, Ames, Iowa ****, with an infrastructure for addi
Video surveillance perimeter enhancement Installation of video surveillance modifications to enhance facility protection, assets, and personnel safety. This includes providing and installing all equipment, devices, system components, and construction materials, except for government- provided items such as anchor bolts, underground handholes, thermal cameras, camera mounts, underground rated category 6 cable, 18 ft. camera poles, pole base enclosures, video transceiver and receiver devices, video security network and power injectors, and network ports for cameras. The contractor will supply all labor and labor materials, tools, ladders, lifts, and power equipment. Specific installation locations include the southeast fence line ( approx. 600 ft. of conduit) and the east fence line ( approx. 900 ft. of conduit), both requiring underground conduit, pull boxes, concrete pole bases, and transition to rigid metallic conduit where exposed above ground. The project also involves programming and installing provided v
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Project involves enhancing video surveillance at the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa. Contractor to provide and install security system components, except for specified government-provided equipment. Work includes conduit installation, pole bases, camera mounting, wiring, and camera programming. All work must comply with NFPA, NEC, UL, and OSHA standards. Contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officers Representative, submit an installation schedule within 10 days of award, and complete all work within 120 calendar days from notice to proceed. The facility contains biohazard materials, requiring contractor training and adherence to biosecurity procedures. Contractor personnel must pass a background investigation. Project advertisement is restricted. Contractor is responsible for storing, protecting, and handling materials. Installation must follow manufacturer recommendations and government specifications. Fire stopping is required for penetrations. Project closeout includes cleaning, as-built drawings, and final inspection. A one-year warranty is required from the date of final acceptance, with 24-hour response time for repairs.
All work on this project shall be completed within 120 calendar days from notice to proceed.
The contractor shall warranty all work and contractor supplied equipment and materials under this contract for a period of one 1 year from date of final acceptance for each facility and respective system.
All contractor staff shall pass an appropriate aphis designated background investigation before performing any work. The contractor personnel who will perform work at the usda, ncah facilities will be required to complete and have a favorable determination of suitability for ofi form 86c, special agreement checks sac prior to starting work under this contract.
Failure to adhere to or violation of any above listed requirements, procedures, directives, orders andor policies may result in criminal prosecution or contractor representative or contractor employee violator removal.
USNS Voyage Repair Availability - This is for a USNS Voyage Repair that is set to occur in Taranto, Italy. See attachments for more details.
Ship repair services Item ****: Replacement of deck penetrations for lifeboat embarkation light cables on the 03 deck, starboard lifeboat embarkation deck. Item ****: Replacement of deck penetration for cable and handrail on the 01 deck, no. 1 anchor windlass. Item ****: Repair of exterior ladders, including overhaul and reinstallation of four deteriorated ladders. Item ****: Repair of solenoid on the starboard RHIB davit onboard USNS MEDGAR EVERS ( T- AKE 13).
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This procurement is for ship repair services for USNS vessels, including replacement of deck penetrations, repair of exterior ladders, and repair of RHIB davits. Work will be performed in various locations, including Taranto, Italy. Specific items include replacing deck penetrations for lifeboat embarkation lights and anchor windlass cables, overhauling exterior ladders, and repairing a solenoid on a RHIB davit. Contractors must comply with General Technical Requirements (GTRs) and may need to consult with marine chemists and electricians. Welder qualifications from ABS and USCG are required. High voltage electrical systems are present on the ships, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
The earliest deadline mentioned for a specific item is May 19, 2026, for Item **** and Item **** **** has a deadline of June 1, 2026. Item **** has a deadline of May 19, 2026.
Welder qualifications from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) are required for welding procedures. Contractors must also comply with applicable General Technical Requirements (GTRs).
USNS Voyage Repair Availability - This is for a USNS Voyage Repair that is set to occur in Taranto, Italy. See attachments for more details.
Ship repair services Item ****: Replacement of deck penetrations for lifeboat embarkation light cables on the 03 deck, starboard lifeboat embarkation deck. Item ****: Replacement of deck penetration for cable and handrail on the 01 deck, no. 1 anchor windlass. Item ****: Repair of exterior ladders, including overhaul and reinstallation of four deteriorated ladders. Item ****: Repair of solenoid on the starboard RHIB davit onboard USNS MEDGAR EVERS ( T- AKE 13).
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This procurement is for ship repair services for USNS vessels, including replacement of deck penetrations, repair of exterior ladders, and repair of RHIB davits. Work will be performed in various locations, including Taranto, Italy. Specific items include replacing deck penetrations for lifeboat embarkation lights and anchor windlass cables, overhauling exterior ladders, and repairing a solenoid on a RHIB davit. Contractors must comply with General Technical Requirements (GTRs) and may need to consult with marine chemists and electricians. Welder qualifications from ABS and USCG are required. High voltage electrical systems are present on the ships, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
The earliest deadline mentioned for a specific item is May 19, 2026, for Item **** and Item **** **** has a deadline of June 1, 2026. Item **** has a deadline of May 19, 2026.
Welder qualifications from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) are required for welding procedures. Contractors must also comply with applicable General Technical Requirements (GTRs).
02/26/2026 - USA | IA | STORY COUNTY | AMES | 50010
Small City
City Of Ames - IA
Annual Testing & Inspection of Aerial & Lifting Devices - The City of Ames is accepting bids from qualified Contractors to provide all labor, equipment, materials, insurance, and other components necessary to perform the annual testing and inspection of twenty ( 20) aerial and lifting devices and two ( 2) fire truck aerial ladders prior to June 1, 2026 with up to four ( 4) additional 12- month contract renewal periods. All responses must be submitted before the deadline. No late responses will be reviewed.
annual testing inspection of aerial lifting devices 2022 pierce, enforcer ladder sn **** **** pierce, 100 ladder sn **** 2023 bobcat t619 telehandler **** jlg t350 man lift sn **** 2017 altec crane 26 ton model ac26 110 ft wjib 2016 gehl material handler model **** sn ****h90845 2018 stellar model ****, cable 1ton 2017 jlg, electric man lift, model e450 aj sn **** **** versalift, model ****, 65 sn **** **** altec, model ta45m0 sn **** 2016 altec, model ta55m1 **** bobcat vh4172 **** altec, model **** sn **** 2025 altec db41b4 sn **** **** altec, model ta655 sn **** 2016 altec, model **** sn **** **** duralift, model dpm40dp7 2025 venturo ce6k8 sn **** **** duralift, model dpm40dp9 **** challenger, **** series aerial tower0 sn dct3390515shs5drv 2018 stellar model ****, cable 6ton1 sn jhc18b771 **** genie awp 25s man lift2 sn ****
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The City of Ames is accepting bids for the annual testing and inspection of aerial and lifting devices. The deadline for questions and responses is March 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The work must be completed prior to June 1, 2026, with potential for four additional 12-month contract renewals. Bidders must submit their responses before the deadline, and no bid withdrawals are allowed for at least 60 days after the closing time. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bid notice states prior to june 1, 2026.
The bid notice states question deadline: **** 02: 00 pm ct.
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