Opportunity
Ames Ionwave #2026-157
City of Ames Solicits Bids for Electric Distribution Inventory (Capacitors, Arresters, Connectors, and Hardware)
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
2026-157
NAICS
423690
The City of Ames Electric Distribution department is seeking bids for a variety of electric distribution inventory items to support its utility operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department, Electric Distribution - OEMs and Vendors (with part numbers): - Anderson Electric (BC20LD, BXS-10-2BN) - Blackburn (WR885, MPC-9) - Joslyn (J8816) - Allied Bolt (8228) - Powerline Hardware (P8816) - Hubbell Power Systems (8816) - Aluma-Form (AF8816) - Burndy (YCA33R2N) - Penn-Union (HBLUA033RD) - MacLean Power Systems (PEP-66-45) - Preformed (GDE-1107) - Dulmison (SGG 0915) - Helical Line Products (HG 210 3/8) - Ohio Brass (221609-7414) - Cooper (CEP470A8) - Littelfuse (BLN-20) - Bussmann (BAF-20) - Carlon/Prime Conduit (59011N) - Lewis (OE-112-SW) - Homac (ABK 41000) - Products/Services Requested: - Hot line clamps, compression connectors, machine bolts, aluminum compression terminal lugs, pole eye plates, deadend guy grips, MOV arresters, capacitor cells, fuses, underground cable guards, support grips, transformer connectors, insulating covers, and bronze transformer spade terminals - Each item includes specific part numbers and quantities (e.g., 50 hot line clamps, 6 capacitor cells, 200 fuses) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Several items are specified as 'no substitutions' or 'only' from the listed OEMs (e.g., Anderson Electric, Ohio Brass, Cooper, Lewis) - Some items allow for approved equivalents, but alternates must be pre-approved - Compliance with local vendor consideration programs for Ames-based businesses - All bids must be submitted electronically; late responses will not be considered
Description
The City of Ames is seeking quotes for capacitor cells, arresters, covers, guards, connectors, bolts, and other miscellaneous inventory items for Electric Distribution. The solicitation requires bidders to submit their responses 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 and to waive informalities as deemed in the City's best interest.