Opportunity
Ames Ionwave #2027-020 Addendum 1
City of Ames Solicits Southern Yellow Pine Wood Poles for Electric Distribution
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
2027-020 Addendum 1
NAICS
423310
The City of Ames Electric Distribution division is seeking quotations for Southern Yellow Pine wood poles to replenish its electric distribution inventory. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Electric Distribution (Finance Office) - OEMs and Vendors: - Wood Quality Control Inc. (WQC) – quality assurance and branding required for all poles - Products Requested: - Southern Yellow Pine wood poles, pressure treated with DCOI preservative, up to 55 feet in length - 14 units: 30-foot Class 5 poles (CITY STOCK # 875 001 05552) - 3 units: 50-foot Class 1 poles (CITY STOCK # 875 001 05561) - 3 units: 50-foot Class 3 poles (CITY STOCK # 875 001 05562) - Product Specifications: - All poles must meet ANSI 05.1-2002 and AWPA standards (C1, C4, M1, T1, UC4C) - Poles must be manufactured and pressure treated per City of Ames specifications - Machine shaved, bored, gained, and marked as specified - All poles must be produced under Wood Quality Control Inc.'s quality assurance program and branded "WQC" - No substitutes allowed for 30-foot Class 5 poles - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery by self-unloading vehicles - 24-hour advance notice required for all deliveries - Delivery location: 2208 Edison Street, Ames, IA - Additional Requirements: - Minimum one-year warranty against manufacturing defects - Local vendor consideration (1% preference) - Bids must remain valid for at least 60 days after closing
Description
The City of Ames is seeking quotes for wood poles for Electric Distribution inventory. The solicitation requires bidders to submit their quotes before the deadline of August 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The wood poles must conform to specified material and quality standards, including Southern Yellow Pine poles up to 55 feet in length, pressure treated and meeting ANSI and AWPA standards. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and make awards in the best interest of the City.