Ames Ionwave #2026-105

Ames Resource Recovery & Recycling Campus Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services

The City of Ames Public Works Department is seeking qualified firms to provide independent construction materials testing and inspection services for the Resource Recovery & Recycling Campus at 220 Freel Drive, Ames, IA. - Scope of Work: - Testing and inspection of concrete, compaction, steel, and other construction materials for a new 35,000 sq ft process facility and associated site work - Includes a two-story office buildout, pre-engineered metal building, cast-in-place concrete, steel structural framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and process integration systems (shredders, eddy current separators, drum magnets, conveyors, catwalks, jib cranes) - Coordination with Construction Manager (Story Construction), owner, engineer, and multiple prime contractors - Pricing required for collection and testing of concrete compressive strength cylinders for site paving and sidewalk concrete - Services cover multiple bid packages: general construction, concrete and steel, gypsum board, elevator/lift, fire suppression, plumbing & HVAC, electrical & communications, demolition & earthwork, paving & sidewalk, site utility, and millwright/process integration - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with City of Ames Affirmative Action Program for contracts over $25,000 - Insurance and regulatory compliance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to all qualified testing firms - Place of Performance: - Resource Recovery & Recycling Campus, 220 Freel Drive, Ames, IA 50010 - Contracting office at City Hall, 515 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting proposals for construction materials testing and inspection services for the Resource Recovery & Recycling Campus located at 220 Freel Drive, Ames, IA. The project involves a new 35,000 square foot process facility with various construction elements including concrete, steel, mechanical, electrical, and process integration systems. The selected firm will provide independent testing and inspection services to ensure compliance with contract documents, coordinating with the Construction Manager and contractors. The project schedule spans from April 2026 to June 2027 with multiple bid packages covering different construction scopes.

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