Opportunity
Ames Ionwave #2026-116
City of Ames Solicits Annual Supply of Rotary-Kiln Pebble Lime for Water Treatment Plant
Posted
April 06, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
2026-116
NAICS
327410
The City of Ames is seeking bids for the annual supply of rotary-kiln pebble lime (calcium oxide, CaO) for use at its Water & Pollution Control Water Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Iowa - Water & Pollution Control Division / Water Division - Procurement managed by the Finance Office - Products Requested: - Approximately 3,000 tons per year of rotary-kiln pebble lime (CaO) - Must be quick slaking - Must meet ANSI/AWWA Standard B202-19 and NSF Standard 60 certification - Minimum 90% available calcium oxide content - Low insoluble material; sulfur content ≤0.2% - Specific size distribution and purity required - Delivery & Logistics: - Bulk deliveries by truck with pneumatic unloading capability - Deliveries required twice weekly to the Water Treatment Plant at 1800 East 13th Street, Ames, IA - Strict security protocols: sealed trucks, driver rosters, advance notification - Contract Details: - Initial period: one year, with an optional one-year extension - Pricing must remain firm for the contract duration - The City reserves the right to test material quality and may cancel for non-performance or lack of certification - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; open to all qualified manufacturers and suppliers able to meet the specifications - Notable Requirements: - Product must be rotary-kiln type, quick slaking, and certified for potable water use - Compliance with all technical and security requirements is mandatory
Description
The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to supply pebble lime for its Water Treatment Plant. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an optional one-year extension. The pebble lime must meet specific quality standards, including ANSI/AWWA Standard B202-19 and NSF Standard 60 certification. Delivery requirements include bulk shipments with pneumatic unloading twice a week, and strict security protocols for delivery trucks.