Opportunity
Ames Ionwave #2026-106 Addendum 1
City of Ames Solicits Steel Poles and Transformer Bases for Electric Distribution
Posted
March 23, 2026
Respond By
March 31, 2026
Identifier
2026-106 Addendum 1
NAICS
423390, 423690
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) - OEMs and Vendors: - Valmont (primary OEM for transformer bases and steel poles) - HAPCO (acceptable OEM for aluminum poles) - P&K Pole Products (acceptable OEM for aluminum poles) - Products Requested: - 6 aluminum transformer bases for street light poles, breakaway style, 13.5" bolt circle (Valmont M093) - 11 aluminum poles, 30' length, with 10' tapered arms, satin finish, including arm and mounting hardware (HAPCO RTA30D8B4M1A-01 LAB, Valmont 270845806T4D with #1MB1032B45B arm, or P&K Pole Products RTA8M30AAS10-LAB) - 8 galvanized steel poles, 30' mounting height, 8' single arm, hand hole, nut covers, galvanized finish (Valmont DS-50660A256-8S-GV-HH-NC-LAB(LESS ANCHOR BOLTS)-M093 ONLY) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery must be made on flatbed trucks with 24-hour advance notice - FOB destination pricing is required - Bidders must provide manufacturer and catalog numbers for each item - Approved equivalents may be proposed for aluminum poles, but not for the specified steel pole - All bids must remain valid for at least sixty days after closing - Delivery Location: - Electric Distribution, 2208 Edison Street, Ames, IA 50010
Description
The City of Ames is soliciting quotes for steel poles and transformer bases to replenish its Electric Distribution inventory. The procurement includes specific items such as aluminum transformer bases, aluminum poles with tapered arms, and galvanized steel poles with defined specifications. Bidders must submit their responses by March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, and all bids must comply with the detailed instructions and conditions provided, including acknowledgment of addenda and adherence to delivery and quality standards.