Opportunity
Ames Ionwave #2027-017
City of Ames Solicits Electric Distribution Inventory Materials (Multiple OEMs, No Substitutions)
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
2027-017
NAICS
423690
The City of Ames Electric Distribution division is seeking bids for a comprehensive set of electric distribution inventory materials to support its utility operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Electric Distribution (Finance Office) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Anderson Electric - MacLean Power Systems - Hughes - Alumaforn - Blackburn - ERITECH - GALVN - HOMAC - Duraline - Petroflex - Blue Diamond - Atkore - Pencell - Hubbell Power Systems - Power Design Inc. - Nordic - CDR - Highline - S&C - Elastimold - Cooper - Products Requested: - Hot line clamps (Anderson Electric #BC20LD, 50 units) - Fiberglass cutout/arrestor brackets (MacLean Power Systems #G3MA024813DDX or equivalents, 10 units) - Aluminum service wedge clamps (Blackburn #W20-1, 50 units) - Ground rods (ERITECH #635800, GALVN #6260S, or equivalent, 50 units) - Non-fused Y-type kits (HOMAC #DYU-M, 10 units) - In-line fuse kits (HOMAC #SLK 22-M, 25 units) - Flexible HDPE conduit (2", 4", 6"; Duraline, Petroflex, Blue Diamond, Atkore, various quantities) - Small HDPE enclosures (Pencell PE14HDX005P3, 20 units) - Fiberglass 3-phase enclosures (Hubbell Power Systems #P3582548MDB or Power Design Inc. #CJP-31-50-L2-MG-4097, 2 units) - Fiberglass transformer pads (Nordic #GS-37-43-32B-CE-2-AB-2, CDR #BB3743322020B6E, or Highline #HL374332-2020T, 10 units) - S&C SM4 150E refill fuses (Cat #122250R4, 6 units) - Loadbreak elbow connectors (Elastimold #162LRJS-C5270 or Cooper #LEJ215CC09T, 15 units) - Notable Requirements: - Many items specify exact part numbers and do not allow substitutions - Flexible HDPE conduit must meet ASTM F 2160 and D-3350 standards, be red, and include factory-installed pull media - Fiberglass enclosures must meet ANSI/IEEE standards, include adjustable parking stands, and have Munsell Green finish - Some items require delivery on flatbed trucks - The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards in its best interest
Description
The City of Ames is seeking quotes for various electric distribution inventory items including transformer pads, flexible HDPE pipe, pedestal enclosures, brackets, fuses, clamps, and related materials. The procurement is conducted via a Request for Quotation with a submission deadline of August 18, 2026. Bidders must submit their responses before the deadline, and bids cannot be withdrawn for at least sixty days after the closing time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards in the best interest of the City.