Ames Ionwave #2027-021

Yard Waste Disposal Site Operations for City of Ames No-Charge Days

This opportunity is for qualified companies to operate a yard waste disposal site for the City of Ames, Iowa, serving residents of Ames, Gilbert, Story City, Nevada, Huxley, and unincorporated Story County. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department and Resource Recovery System - Scope of Services: - Operate a yard waste disposal site on specified No-Charge Days - Manage disposal of grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, brush, and tree chipping (up to three inches in diameter) - Provide all necessary equipment (loading/unloading, spreading/processing, brush chipping, record-keeping) - Staff the site appropriately and ensure customer service - Submit reports on transactions and estimated volumes - Ensure site accessibility (preferably within 2.5 miles of Ames, accessible by all-weather roads) - Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including zoning and site plan approval - Submit plans for litter, illegal dumping, cleanup, traffic control, and dust control - Payment Structure: - City pays a per-day fee for each No-Charge Day, with separate line items for disposal with and without brush - Insurance Requirements: - General liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation - No OEMs specified; opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Unique Requirements: - Site must be accessible to residents and operational on specified Saturdays - Detailed operational and environmental control plans required - Reporting and record-keeping on volumes and transactions - No specific products or part numbers; focus is on service delivery and site operation

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to operate a yard waste disposal site on No-Charge Days for residents of Ames and surrounding areas including Gilbert, Story City, Nevada, Huxley, and unincorporated Story County. The contract involves furnishing and operating the site, ensuring compliance with all regulations, and providing customer service during specified no-charge event days. The contract period is from October 24, 2026, through November 21, 2026, with an option to extend to an additional date in spring 2027. The company must provide a site accessible to residents, manage litter and traffic control, and submit reports on transactions and volumes to the City of Ames.

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