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Last updated on 06/16/2026.
06/01/2026 - USA | IA | STORY COUNTY | AMES | 50010 Small City
City Of Ames - IA
Geotechnical Services for the Ames Municipal Energy Center - The City of Ames is accepting bids from qualified vendors for geotechnical services for the new power generation facility for the Electric Services Department. 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,
Geotechnical services for a new power generation facility. Mobilization/Demobilization, Surveying test locations, Utility softdig or GPR clearance, Full- time onsite soils tech or engineer during drilling, Seismic survey testing, Electrical resistivity testing, Soil borings, Infiltration testing, Bulk sampling, Undisturbed soil samplings ( Shelby tubes), Grouting, Soil classification, Water content, Dry density, Atterberg limits, Unconfined compression, Percent passing 200 sieve, Grain size analysis ( sieve and hydrometer), Grain size analysis ( sieve only), Standard Proctor, Consolidation test, One- dimensional swell- collapse ( Method A), One- dimensional swell- collapse ( Method B), Direct shear test, Unconsolidated- undrained triaxial compression test, Thermal resistivity testing, Organic content, pH, Water- soluble sulfates, Water- soluble chlorides, Acid- soluble and acid- insoluble sulfide, Draft/Final report.
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Bids are being accepted for geotechnical services for a new power generation facility. Responses are due by June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Late responses will not be reviewed. Bids must remain valid for 60 days. The city reserves the right to reject bids. Award will consider cost, references, past performance, quality, and capability. Bidders must provide references and certify conformity with specifications and schedule. Various delivery and testing requirements are detailed, including specific ASTM standards. Bidders must identify utility clearance methods, drill rig, hammer type, and testing laboratory accreditations. Resumes of key employees are required. Bidders must list any proposed subcontractors. Iowa sales tax collection and remittance are addressed. A local consideration program may apply. Pricing is inclusive of all costs and not subject to escalation, except for changes in scope or contractually stated causes. Firm unit prices are required for all services.
All responses must be submitted before the deadline. No late responses will be reviewed. The response deadline is 6/19/2026 at 02:00 PM CT.
Payment of the lump sum price and payment of the unit price times the actual quantity of work performed shall constitute full payment for performance of the work and covers all costs of whatever nature incurred by contractor in accomplishing the work in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
Award will not necessarily be made to the low bidder. The city will be permitted to consider cost, along with other factors, such as references from current or previous clients which include past performance and quality and capability of service, to the extent permitted by law, in determining the bid in the best interests of the utility.
The city of ames is accepting bids from qualified vendors for geotechnical services.
S. Main Street Area Improvement Project- Street and Storm Drainage- Street Improvements: Curb and gutter improvements, existing sidewalk repaired, and three driveways will have curb cuts incorporated to improve pedestrian access and safety on Clay Street. Storm Drainage Improvements: Drainage swell along Zion Blvd. will be regraded to direct storm- water away from low areas which pond.
S. Main Street Area Improvement Project- Street and Storm Drainage- Street Improvements: Curb and gutter improvements, existing sidewalk repaired, and three driveways will have curb cuts incorporated to improve pedestrian access and safety on Clay Street. Storm Drainage Improvements: Drainage swell along Zion Blvd. will be regraded to direct storm- water away from low areas which pond.
Helena National Forest - Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation - Amendment **** posted 2/2/26 Updates Price Sch, Adds 303 FSS, Updates Solicitaiton Terms & Conditions, Q & A 1 thru 11 - Posted 1/30/26 Amendment **** - Added
Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation no. description quantity unit unit price cost notes **** mobilization and demobilization 1 **** access road improvements 1 **** construction staking and survey 1 **** temporary traffic control 1 ls clearing and **** clearing and grubbing downstream of dam and 20, 300 sy along access **** dam excavation 22, 200 cy quantity is **** temporary stock piling of material 24, 000 cy assumes 440 cy waste of existing drain material and 10 **** borrow for grout mix 3, 750 cy quantity is insitu. assume 750 cy will be **** dewatering 1 ls **** embankment fill 24, 000 cy quantity is compacted in place. placement is **** soil mixing and disking 30, 260 **** class 2 riprap dam embankment 770 cy placement cost only. quantity is placed **** class 2 riprap saddle dike 5, 860 cy placement cost only. quantity is placed **** class 2 riprap rippingexcavating 4, 296 cy quantity is i
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The project involves the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam, including clearing, deconstruction, construction, seismic foundation work, road reconstruction, and reclamation. Offers are requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. A bid bond of 20% of the total is required for quote offer submission. The due date for quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
The bid notice states that the magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
Helena National Forest - Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation - Amendment **** - Added Attachment 9 EmergencyActionPlan document - 1/28/26 Amendment **** - Due Date for Quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4: 00 PM Amendment 0
Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation no. description quantity unit unit price cost notes **** mobilization and demobilization 1 **** access road improvements 1 **** construction staking and survey 1 **** temporary traffic control 1 ls clearing and **** clearing and grubbing downstream of dam and 20, 300 sy along access **** dam excavation 22, 200 cy quantity is **** temporary stock piling of material 24, 000 cy assumes 440 cy waste of existing drain material and 10 **** borrow for grout mix 3, 750 cy quantity is insitu. assume 750 cy will be **** dewatering 1 ls **** embankment fill 24, 000 cy quantity is compacted in place. placement is **** soil mixing and disking 30, 260 **** class 2 riprap dam embankment 770 cy placement cost only. quantity is placed **** class 2 riprap saddle dike 5, 860 cy placement cost only. quantity is placed **** class 2 riprap rippingexcavating 4, 296 cy quantity is i
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The project involves the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam, including clearing, dewatering, deconstruction, construction, and other associated work. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of the project. A bid bond of 20% of the total is required.
The bid notice states that the work must be completed over two field seasons.
The estimated value is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
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