Ames Ionwave #2026-133

Groundline Inspection and Treatment Services for Utility Poles – City of Ames Electric Services

The City of Ames Electric Services Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide groundline inspection and treatment services for its distribution and transmission utility poles. - Scope of Work: - Inspection and treatment of approximately 654 utility poles in the first year, including distribution, 69kV, and 161kV transmission poles - Services include visual inspection, sounding, boring, excavation, ground resistance testing, hardware inspection, and application of preservative treatments - Detailed reporting required in both GIS and Excel formats - Contractor must provide all supervision, labor, tools, equipment, and materials - Personnel & Certification Requirements: - All work must be performed by certified personnel - Supervisors must have at least four years of experience and Iowa Department of Agriculture Category 7E certification - Submission of employee certifications and safety data sheets for chemicals used is mandatory - Contract Structure & Compliance: - Initial contract term is one year, with up to four one-year renewal options - Daily all-inclusive rate required for inspection services - Contractors must submit itemized costs, sample reports, and comply with affirmative action and insurance requirements - No subcontracting permitted; all work must be performed by the awarded vendor - Reporting & Deliverables: - Inspection data must be submitted in GIS and Excel formats - City will provide GIS data for pole locations - Notable Vendors & OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named in the solicitation - Potential vendors include Acuren Inspection, Olameter Corporation, Osmose Utilities Services, and other industry plan holders

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to provide groundline pole inspection services for its Electric Services Department. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The scope includes inspection and treatment of distribution poles and transmission poles, with detailed procedures and reporting requirements. Bidders must submit all required documentation and comply with specified insurance and affirmative action requirements.

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