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Last updated on 04/04/2026.
03/24/2026 - USA | IA | STORY COUNTY | AMES | 50010 Small City
City Of Ames - IA
SteelPoles for Electric Services - The City of Ames is seeking quotes for steel poles and transformer bases 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 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 it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City.
steel poles for electric services 1 base, trans style brkaway poles 35 over city stock 860 002 **** aluminum transformer base for street light pole, breakaway style, 13. 5 bolt circle. valmont m093 2 pole, alum, 30 w10 sa tapered 13th duff city stock 870 001 **** 30 aluminum pole w 10 tapered arm. satin finish. to include arm and all necessary mounting hardware. hapco **** lab less anchor bolts, valmont pole **** with **** arm, or pk pole products **** on flatbed truck only no wrapping on poles. 24 hour notice is required on all pole deliveries. to schedule an appointment, call 515 **** pole, steel, galv, 30 mhw8 sa hyland, lway city stock 870 005 **** pole, steel, 30 mounting height, shaft size 6. 6 x 2. 8 x 25. 5, 8 single arm, hand hole, nut covers, and galvanized finish. valmont ds50660a2568sgvhh nclabless anchor boltsm104 only. a 24hr notice is required on all pole deliveries. to schedule a delivery, call **** ****.
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The City of Ames is seeking quotes for steel poles and transformer bases for electric distribution inventory. All responses must be submitted before the response deadline of March 31, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. Late responses will not be reviewed. Bids cannot be withdrawn for at least sixty days after the closing time. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Pricing must be quoted FOB destination with all freight and delivery charges allowed. Acceptable equivalent items may be requested for approval in writing at least fifteen days prior to bid issuance, with specifications submitted to the engineering manager. Bidders must indicate if they are licensed to collect and remit Iowa sales tax. A local consideration program is available for businesses within Ames city limits that pay commercial property tax, requiring a notarized local business certificate. Delivery of poles requires a 24-hour notice and scheduling by calling **** time after receipt of order (ARO) and manufacturer catalog number (mfrcat) are required for each line item.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the steel poles and transformer bases. However, it does mention that a 24-hour notice is required on all pole deliveries and to schedule an appointment, call ****.
The bid notice states that the city reserves the right to make such awards as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the city.
The bid notice requires bidders to acknowledge and agree to all documents as part of the solicitation. For acceptable equivalents, manufacturers' specifications must be submitted to the engineering manager at least fifteen days prior to bid issuance.
The bid notice specifies a question deadline of March 31, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT, which may be considered the deadline for challenges or clarifications.
PLASTIC SHRINK WRAP TAPE - THIS SOLICITATION AND ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS WILL BE POSTED TO THE SAM WEBSITE: SAM. GOV ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF QUOTES IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SAM WEBSITE. To be considered for award, if the contractor ( awardee) is required to
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The notice is a solicitation for supplies and services. Offerors must submit a signed and completed solicitation via email by Sunday, 28 September 2025, 7 AM for the bid to be deemed responsive. The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be used in the evaluation of suppliers past performance. The solicitation incorporates provisions by reference, and the full text of these provisions can be accessed electronically. The offeror must provide the contractor's information, cage code, point of contact, quote, lead time, and delivery date. The offeror must also complete all certifications in the solicitation. The government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.
The bid notice states that the offeror must provide the lead time and or delivery date.
The bid notice states that the government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.
The bid notice states that the offeror must complete all certifications in the solicitation.
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