Ames Ionwave #2026-106

This opportunity involves the City of Ames seeking quotations for steel poles and transformer bases to support its Electric Distribution inventory. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department (Electric Distribution) - Contact: Jill Burt, Procurement Specialist I - OEMs and Vendors: - Valmont (primary OEM for transformer bases and steel poles) - HAPCO (primary OEM for aluminum poles) - P&K Pole Products (alternative OEM for aluminum poles) - Equivalent products may be accepted with pre-approval - Products Requested: - 6 Aluminum transformer bases for street light poles, breakaway style, 13.5" bolt circle (Valmont M093 or equivalent) - 11 30' aluminum poles with 10' tapered arm, satin finish, including arm and mounting hardware (HAPCO #RTA30D8B4M1A-01 LAB, Valmont #270845806T4D with #1MB1032B45B arm, or P&K Pole Products #RTA8M30AAS10-LAB) - 8 30' galvanized steel poles with 8' single arm, hand hole, nut covers (Valmont #DS-50660A256-8S-GV-HH-NC-LAB-M104 only) - Notable Requirements: - Pre-approval required for alternate/equivalent products - Delivery must be on flatbed trucks with 24-hour advance notice - FOB destination pricing required - Compliance with local sales tax and the City's Local Consideration Program for local vendors - No services are requested in this solicitation

The City of Ames is soliciting quotes for steel poles and transformer bases to replenish its Electric Distribution inventory. The procurement is conducted via a Request for Quotation with a submission deadline of March 31, 2026. Bidders must submit standalone prices for each line item, and deliveries must comply with specified delivery hours and conditions. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards in its best interest.