Opportunity

Ames Ionwave #2026-141

City of Ames Solicits Electric Distribution Inventory: Connectors, Cutouts, Termination Kits, and Wire

Posted

June 04, 2026

Respond By

June 11, 2026

Identifier

2026-141

NAICS

423690

The City of Ames, Iowa, is seeking quotes for a comprehensive set of electric distribution inventory items to support its Electric Distribution division. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department, Electric Distribution division - OEMs and Brands (specified or allowed as equivalents): - BLACKBURN, HOMAC, ILSCO, BURNDY, ALOCA, OHIO BRASS, MACLEAN POWER SYSTEMS, HUGHES, ALUMA-FORM, PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS, JOSLYN, CHANCE, POWERLINE HARDWARE, HENDRIX, 3M, KEARNEY, ABB, HUBBELL, LAPP - Products Requested (with part numbers and quantities): - Compression connectors (BLACKBURN WR289, WR279, WR379, WR399; 50, 25, 25, 50 units) - Copper 'C' tap connectors (HOMAC CC22, ILSCO ULT-7, BURNDY YC2C2 or equivalent; 100 units) - Aluminum jumper sleeves (ALOCA 5020.844; 12 units) - Transformer/arrestor brackets (OHIO BRASS 274471-3003; 25 units) - Cutout/arrester brackets (MACLEAN POWER SYSTEMS, HUGHES, ALUMA-FORM; 10 units) - Cushion clamps for OPGW (PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS 4700105G; 5 units) - Guy strain insulators (MACLEAN POWER SYSTEMS, HUGHES, ALUMA-FORM; 10 units) - Spool insulators (CHANCE, LAPP, JOSLYN, POWERLINE HARDWARE, HENDRIX; 32 units) - Compression lugs (3M 40172; 12 units) - Square washers (JOSLYN, CHANCE, POWERLINE HARDWARE, ALUMA-FORM; 250 units) - Y-clevis eyes (PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS YC-5207, HUBBELL YCS0590; 5 units) - Fuse links (KEARNEY 51025, 51065; 10, 5 units, no substitutions) - Fused cutouts (ABB Y1JENNQA11, HUBBELL CP730114-L; 40 units) - Transformer connectors (HOMAC ZBK 4041; 8 units) - Termination kits (3M 7642-S-2-1/0, 7655-S-HSG-4; 10 units each) - 1/0 Aluminum AAAC bare wire (6000 ft) - Notable Requirements: - Some items require 'no substitutions' (e.g., KEARNEY fuse links, 3M 7642-S-2-1/0 termination kit) - Bidders must provide manufacturer catalog numbers and material specifications - Delivery is FOB Destination; local vendor preference may apply - The City may reject any or all bids and make awards in its best interest

Description

The City of Ames is seeking quotes for polymer load break cutouts, termination kits, wire, connectors, brackets, sleeves, clamps, and other items 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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