Award
City of Ames 2026-156
Fuel For Ames Transit Agency and Fleet Services Department
Recipient
Agriland Fs Inc
Awarded
July 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-156
The City of Ames Purchasing Department in Iowa has awarded multiple contracts for the supply of diesel fuel, biodiesel blends, and additives to support the Ames Transit Agency and Fleet Services Department. The contracts involve supplying #1 and #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels, B100 biodiesel, B5-B20 biodiesel blends, and Cold Flow Improver additives, with pricing based on the Des Moines terminal rack rate plus adjustments. Agriland Fs Inc, based in Winterset, IA, was awarded the primary contract, with Harms Oil Company of Brookings, SD, also responding. The contract period spans from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with quantities estimated at approximately 370,000 gallons of diesel and 56,000 gallons of B100 biodiesel. The contracts include specific requirements for fuel quality, delivery locations, and schedule, with detailed invoicing and compliance with federal transit and environmental regulations. The procurement process involved multiple bid responses, references, and adherence to Iowa and federal tax exemptions.
Description
The City of Ames is accepting bids from qualified vendors to supply fuel for the Ames Transit Agency and Fleet Services Department. The contract period will be July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.