Opportunity
Ames Ionwave #2027-005
City of Ames Solicits Foundation Anchors, Aluminum Triplex Cable, and Copper Wire for Electric Services
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
2027-005
NAICS
423690
The City of Ames, through its Finance Department and Electric Services division, is seeking quotes for electric distribution materials to support municipal electric infrastructure projects. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department and Electric Services - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) Highlighted: - MacLean Power Systems (foundation anchors, part D06060BBB08148V) - Hubbell Power Systems/Chance (foundation anchors, part C11232JG4VL1201) - Millerbernd Manufacturing (foundation anchors, part 490A110) - Products Requested: - Foundation anchors, 60" screw-in, galvanized, 3 & 4 bolt design (City Stock #860 002 03117) - Quantity: 9 - Must meet City of Ames Spec #FoundAnchor60 - Includes carriage bolts, nuts, and washers - Approved OEMs: MacLean Power Systems, Chance, Millerbernd - Aluminum triplex cable, 2/0, 600V URD (City Stock #880 002 04054) - Quantity: 1000 ft - Wire code name Hunter or equal, per City of Ames Spec-600Cable - Packaged on 1000 ft reels - Copper cable, AWG #12, 2 conductor with ground, UF insulation, 600V (City Stock #880 003 04271) - Quantity: 1000 ft - Packaged in 250 ft coils - Wire, AWG #6 solid bare soft drawn copper (City Stock #880 006 04720) - Quantity: 630 ft - Packaged on 315 ft spools - Wire, AWG #4 solid bare soft drawn copper (City Stock #880 006 04722) - Quantity: 600 ft - Packaged on 200 ft spools - Notable Requirements: - All products must meet relevant ASTM, ANSI, NEMA, and UL standards - Bidders must provide manufacturer and catalog numbers for each item; equivalents may be proposed but require pre-approval - Warranty: One-year against manufacturing defects for anchors and cables - Delivery and packaging specifications are detailed for each item - 1% local preference for qualifying local vendors - Opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers; special conditions apply for electric distribution materials
Description
The City of Ames is seeking quotes for foundation anchors, cable, and wire for Electric Services. The solicitation requires bidders to submit their responses before the deadline of July 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Bidders must 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.