Ames Ionwave #2026-111

City of Ames Solicits Used 40-Foot Shipping Containers for Fire Department Training

The City of Ames, Finance Department, is seeking bids for used shipping containers to support Fire Department training activities. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department, Purchasing Office - Procurement Specialist: Quinn Eggink - Products Requested: - Seven (7) used Wind Water Tight (WWT) shipping containers - Standard height - 40 feet in length - For Fire Department training purposes - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to Fire Training Site, 309 Carnegie Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 - Delivery must be completed by required date - Vendor Instructions: - Bidders must specify container dimensions and lead time after order - Bids must remain valid for at least 60 days after closing - City is tax exempt - Local vendor consideration program applies - No specific OEMs or brands are named in the solicitation - The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and make awards in its best interest

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The City of Ames is soliciting bids for used shipping containers to be used for training purposes by the Fire Department. The solicitation requires delivery of seven wind water tight (WWT) shipping containers, standard height and 40 feet in length, by May 22, 2026. Bidders must submit their responses by April 20, 2026, and bids must remain valid for at least 60 days after the closing date. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards in the best interest of the City.

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