Ames Ionwave #2026-115

City of Ames Annual Street Sweeping Services Solicitation

The City of Ames, Iowa is seeking bids for annual street sweeping services to maintain city streets using both mechanical and vacuum-type sweepers. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Iowa - Public Works Department / Operations Division - Finance Department / Purchasing - Services Requested: - Street sweeping services using mechanical and vacuum-type sweepers - Contractors must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, insurance, and related components - Hourly pricing required for both mechanical and vacuum sweeper services - Estimated workload: approximately 500 hours per fiscal year, with work scheduled in fall and spring - Equipment & OEM Requirements: - No specific OEMs mandated; bidders must submit a list of equipment manufacturers and model numbers for proposed sweepers - Equipment must meet minimum hopper capacities, dual gutter brooms, and safety features compliant with OSHA and IDOT regulations - Equipment demonstration may be requested - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Operators must be qualified and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and operational standards - City may provide water supply, dumping locations, and pay for disposal fees - Payment is based on actual hours worked; no guaranteed minimum or maximum hours - Compliance with environmental and traffic safety regulations is required - Period of Performance: - Base period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 - Four optional one-year extensions (potentially through June 30, 2031) - Place of Performance: - City of Ames, Iowa (including Public Works Streets, 2207 Edison Street, Ames, IA 50010)

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, insurance, and other necessary components to perform street sweeping services. The work involves mechanical and vacuum type street sweeping of City streets in accordance with City requirements. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions. The contractor must comply with all applicable safety and operational standards, and the City will pay based on actual hours worked, estimated at approximately 500 hours per fiscal year.

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