Opportunity
Ames Ionwave #2026-143
Pipe Repair and Epoxy Coating at City of Ames Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Station
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
2026-143
NAICS
237110
The City of Ames is seeking a contractor to perform pipe repair and recoating at its Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Station. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department and Water Treatment Plant - Products and Services Requested: - Removal of failing coatings and corrosion from pipes of various sizes (24-inch, 18-inch, 15-inch, 12-inch) - Application of new epoxy-based coatings: - 36 linear feet of 24-inch pipe - 24 linear feet of 18-inch pipe (split into two 12-foot sections) - 1.5 linear feet of 15-inch pipe - 4.5 linear feet of 12-inch pipe - Replacement of corroded hardware with corrosion-resistant, Grade 5 strength hardware: - 10 flanges on 24-inch pipe - 1 coupling on 18-inch pipe - Lump sum service for complete pipe repair and recoating as per scope - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No media blasting allowed for coating removal - Contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, and materials - Strict security and contamination prevention protocols due to the public water supply facility - Contractor must submit a work plan and manufacturer specifications for all materials - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Work is to be performed at the High Service Pump Station, with delivery and contracting at City of Ames facilities
Description
The City of Ames is requesting bids from qualified contractors to perform pipe repairs at the Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Station located at 324 E. 5th Street, Ames, IA. The work includes removing failing coatings and applying new epoxy-based coatings, as well as removing damaged hardware and replacing it with corrosion resistant hardware. The project involves coating and hardware replacement on various sizes of pipes, with specific linear footage and flange counts detailed in the scope of work. Contractors must submit a proposed work plan and manufacturer specifications for materials, and all work must be completed by August 28, 2026.