Ames Ionwave #2027-027

City of Ames seeks bids for electric distribution inventory items including anchors, LED retrofit kits, connectors, and more.

The City of Ames Electric Distribution division is seeking bids for a comprehensive set of electric distribution inventory items to replenish stock for ongoing operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames Electric Distribution (Electric Services, Finance Purchasing) - OEMs and Vendors (strictly specified for many items): - Blackburn, Homac, Ilsco, Connector Products, MacLean Power Systems, Chance, 3M, Joslyn, Allied Bolt, Hubbell Power Systems, Aluma-Form, Powerline Hardware, Cooper Power Systems, Ohio Brass, Anderson Electric, ABB, Kearney, Philips, GE, Sylvania, Lumec, Polaris, Millerbend - Products Requested: - Compression connectors (Blackburn WR159, WR189, WR289, WR379) - Copper 'C' tap connectors (Homac CC24, Ilsco ULT-6) - Aluminum tap connectors (Connector Products 795730) - Insulated service entrance sleeves (Blackburn ICS 64-1) - Automatic sleeves (MacLean 7658AP) - Vinyl electrical tapes (3M 35 Scotch, Super 88 Scotch) - Ground wire staples (Chance C2050208) - Machine bolts and square washers (Joslyn J8810, J8812, J1075) - Brackets for transformers/arresters (Ohio Brass 274471-3003) - Clevises and clevis eyes (Joslyn J1399, Anderson Electric HCE-100-05) - Expendable caps for cutouts (ABB 3872A21G01) - Fuse links (Kearney 51002, 51006, 51008, 51025, 51065, 51100) - Foundation anchors (MacLean Power Systems D08072BBB11178V, 72" screw-in, multiple OEMs) - Lamps (Philips SON 150W E39 ED75 CL, 150W HPS) - LED retrofit kits (Lumec LEDGINE-52578-10-DMS50-80W48LED3K-G3-LE3S-UNV-DMG-LMS12109A) - Termination mounting brackets (3M MB-4) - Deadfront connector kits (Homac LRT6350-K, Polaris PSMTLSC350-6KP) - Notable Requirements: - Many items are specified as 'ONLY' or 'no substitutions,' requiring strict adherence to listed OEMs and part numbers - Some items allow for 'approved equivalents' if OEMs are not available - Foundation anchors must meet ASTM/AASHTO standards, be hot-dip galvanized, and withstand 10,000 Ft-Lbs installation torque - LED retrofit kits must meet strict performance standards (10,000 lumens minimum, 130 lumens/watt, IP66, 10-year warranty) - Compliance with City of Ames specifications and Iowa sales tax regulations - Local business certification may be considered for local preference - Delivery required FOB Destination to City of Ames Electric Distribution facility

Description

The City of Ames is seeking quotes for various electric distribution inventory items including foundation anchors, LED retrofit kits, connectors, brackets, buses, and tape. The solicitation requires all responses to be submitted before the deadline of September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with no late responses accepted. 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 and to make awards in the best interest of the City.

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