Ames Ionwave #2026-100 Addendum 1

City of Ames Solicits Fire Retardant Uniform Rental, Laundering, and Delivery Services

The City of Ames, Iowa, is seeking proposals for the rental, laundering, and delivery of fire retardant (FR) work uniforms for multiple city departments and locations. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department and Purchasing Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Carhartt is specified as the reference OEM for all FR uniform items; equivalent products from other manufacturers are acceptable - Products/Services Requested: - Rental, weekly laundering, and delivery of new, unused FR shirts and pants for approximately 62 employees across three city locations - FR Twill Shirts (Carhartt FRS160 or equivalent) - FR Twill Shirts with Reflective Trim (Carhartt FRS160 or equivalent) - FR Long Sleeve Henley (Carhartt 100237 or equivalent) - FR Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Carhartt 100235 or equivalent) - FR Hi-Vis Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Carhartt 105784 or equivalent) - FR Denim Dungaree (Carhartt 107229 or equivalent) - FR Bootcut Jeans (Carhartt 107068 or equivalent) - FR Straight Jeans (Carhartt 105079 or equivalent) - FR Midweight Canvas Pant (Carhartt FRB159 or equivalent) - FR Cargo Pant (Carhartt 104786 or equivalent) - FR Utility Pant (Carhartt 104785 or equivalent) - Polyester Polo (Carhartt CT106899 or equivalent) - Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Carhartt K126 or equivalent) - Carpenter Jean (Carhartt B13 or 104941 or equivalent) - Long Sleeve Chambray Shirt (Carhartt 104368 or equivalent) - Services include: - Measuring employees, weekly delivery and pickup, laundering (including special laundering of City-owned FR outerwear), pressing, repairs, and replacements - Embroidery of City logo and employee names with FR-rated thread - Inventory management and maintenance of uniform condition - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All FR uniforms must meet NFPA 70E, ASTM F1506, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 standards, with a minimum PPE Category 2 arc rating of 8 cal/cm² - Uniforms must be new and unused at contract start - Each eligible employee receives 11 sets of uniforms - Special laundering of City-owned FR outerwear at least twice a year - Pricing must remain firm for each contract period - Compliance with affirmative action and insurance requirements - Proposals must include references and detailed pricing - No specific OEM is mandated, but Carhartt is the reference standard for quality and performance

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting proposals for the rental, laundering, and delivery of fire retardant (FR) work uniforms for various departments and locations within the City. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for up to four additional years. The uniforms must meet specific flame-resistant standards and include embroidery of the City logo and employee names. The vendor is responsible for measuring employees, maintaining inventory, laundering, pressing, repairing, and replacing uniforms as needed. Proposals must be submitted by May 27, 2026, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive informalities.

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