Ames Ionwave #2026-158

Valve Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Services for Ames Electric Services Power Plant

The City of Ames Electric Services Department is seeking a contractor for comprehensive valve maintenance, repair, and replacement services at the Ames Electric Services Power Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Electric Services Department, Purchasing Office - Scope of Work: - On-site disassembly, repair, reassembly, and installation of new valves (gate, globe, check, safety, pressure relief, manual, flow control, ball, stop, blocking, butterfly, plug, non-return) - Electronic valve testing (EVT), bench-setting and calibration of safety valves - Rebuilding and resetting of electric and pneumatic actuators - Machining services including seat cutting and related repairs - Emergency response within six hours of notification - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and a mobile shop unit - Pickup and delivery of parts and equipment at no additional cost - Products/Services Requested: - Labor rates for Foreman, Journeyman, Valve Technician, Instrument Technician (straight, overtime, double time) - Equipment rental: mobile shop trailer, packing extractor, trucks, hydro set testing device, electronic valve tester, reseating machine, valve bore honing tool, gate valve machines (various sizes) - Material cost markup (cost plus %) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emergency response within six hours - Mobile shop unit must be available for dispatch - Contractor must provide a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price - Affirmative action and insurance requirements apply - Detailed daily reporting and safety compliance required - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; the contract is open to qualified vendors with relevant experience. - Estimated annual contract value is $45,000, with options to renew for up to four additional years.

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids for a service contract involving maintenance, repair, and replacement of valves and related services and supplies at the Ames Electric Services Power Plant in Ames, Iowa. The contract will cover the period from award date through June 30, 2027, with options to renew for four additional one-year terms through June 30, 2031. The contract includes requirements for vendor experience, qualifications, references, labor rates, material markup, travel, and equipment access. The budgeted amount for fiscal year 2026-2027 is $45,000, and the successful bidder must provide a corporate surety bond equal to 100% of the contract price.

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