Ames Ionwave #2026-147

City of Ames Solicits Light Poles and Transformer Bases for Electric Distribution Inventory

The City of Ames is seeking quotations to replenish its Electric Distribution inventory with specific light poles and breakaway transformer bases. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department (Electric Distribution and Electric Services) - OEMs and Vendors: - Valmont (aluminum transformer bases, aluminum poles) - HAPCO (aluminum poles) - P&K Pole Products (aluminum poles) - Shakespeare (fiberglass poles) - Products Requested: - 6 aluminum transformer bases for street light poles (Valmont M093 or approved equivalent) - 2 aluminum 30-foot poles with 10-foot tapered arms (HAPCO #RTA30D8B4M1A-01 LAB, Valmont #270845806T4D with #1MB1032B45B arm, or P&K Pole Products #RTA8M30AAS10-LAB) - 5 black anchor base fiberglass poles, 25-foot mounting height (Shakespeare AOZ25-01-S1-BB-0101 with two-piece shrouds OPSH-2225-1-S only; PUPI and Whatley are not approved equivalents) - Notable Requirements: - All products must meet detailed technical specifications or be pre-approved as acceptable equivalents - Delivery must be on a flatbed truck with 24-hour advance notice - Local vendor preference and compliance with applicable codes and standards - Fiberglass poles must be constructed via filament winding with at least 65% E-type fiberglass and withstand 100 mph winds - Only specified OEMs or pre-approved equivalents are acceptable for each product

Description

The City of Ames is seeking quotes for light poles and breakaway transformer bases for Electric Distribution inventory. The solicitation requires all responses to be submitted before the deadline, with no late responses accepted. Bidders may not withdraw their bids for at least sixty days after the closing time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and make awards in the best interest of the City.

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