Opportunity

Ames Ionwave #2027-028

City of Ames Solicits Light Poles, Aluminum and Copper Cable, and Wire for Electric Services

Posted

August 31, 2026

Respond By

September 09, 2026

Identifier

2027-028

NAICS

423610

The City of Ames Electric Distribution division is seeking bids for the supply of light poles, cable, and wire to support its municipal electric services. - Government Buyer: City of Ames, Electric Distribution (Story County, IA) - OEMs Highlighted: - Hughes Bros. (square laminated wood light poles) - Valmont (galvanized steel poles) - Products Requested: - Square laminated wood light poles, 30 ft length, 25 ft mounting height, Hughes Bros. C4773.4A-1L/C4773.3B/SMS#10X1 only (Qty: 2) - Galvanized steel poles, 35 ft mounting height, 15 ft luminaire arm, transformer base, Valmont #DS-32950A310-15S-GV-HH-NC-LAB only (Qty: 2) - Triplex #2 AWG 7 strand aluminum cable, XLP insulation, 6/1 ACSR neutral, code CONCH (Qty: 1800 ft) - Aluminum triplex 2/0 600V URD, wire code Hunter or equal (Qty: 1000 ft) - Aluminum triplex 2-350 1-4/0 600V URD, wire code Wesleyan (Qty: 1000 ft) - Copper cable AWG #12, 2 conductor with ground, type UF insulation, 600V (Qty: 2000 ft) - #4 solid bare soft drawn copper wire (Qty: 600 ft) - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to specified OEMs for wood and steel poles; equivalent products may be proposed for cables where allowed, subject to pre-approval - All cables must meet ANSI/ICEA, NEMA, UL, ASTM standards; wood poles must meet AWPA standards - Packaging requirements: non-returnable reels, coil lengths, and spools as specified - Delivery requires 24-hour advance notice - One-year manufacturing defect warranty required for poles and cables - No services are requested; this is a supply-only solicitation - The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may apply a local consideration program

Description

The City of Ames is seeking quotes for light poles, cable, and wire for Electric Services. The solicitation includes various types of poles such as laminated wood and galvanized steel poles, as well as different specifications of aluminum and copper cables. Bidders must submit their responses before the deadline, and no late responses will be reviewed. 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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