Opportunity
Ames Ionwave #2027-030
Rental/Lease of 1-2 Wheel Loaders for City of Ames Fleet Services Department
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
2027-030
NAICS
532412
The City of Ames Fleet Services Department is seeking bids for the rental or lease of one or two wheel loaders for winter operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Iowa, Fleet Services Department - Procurement managed by Quinn Eggink (Finance Office) - OEMs and Vendors: - Acceptable equipment from Case, Caterpillar (Cat), Doosan, John Deere, Volvo - Products/Services Requested: - Rental/lease of 1-2 all-wheel-drive wheel loaders - Models similar to Case 721F, Cat 938H, Doosan 250-5, John Deere 624, Volvo L90 - Not more than five years old - Equipped with JRB 416 quick-attach coupler, Z-Bar arm configuration, two hydraulic tool circuits, extended reach arms - Fully enclosed cab with heater and defrosters - Aggressive snow tread tires (radial, 75% tread life), 1 spare tire and wheel mounted - Fuel tank heater, block heater - Ability to operate on biodiesel blends up to B20 - Expected usage: 450-500 hours per season - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Rental periods: 5 months for one loader, 4 months (with optional 1-month extension) for the second loader - Machines must be delivered within Ames city limits - Vendors must specify transport fees and provide maintenance/service as required - City reserves right to reject bids and applies 1% local preference for Ames-based businesses - Maintenance is primarily city responsibility, but vendor must ensure machine reliability and immediate service or replacement if needed
Description
The City of Ames is soliciting bids for the rental or lease of one to two wheel loaders for the Fleet Services Department. The rental period is specified for 4 to 5 months during the winter season, with detailed specifications for the equipment including make, model, and features. Vendors must submit bids by the deadline, and bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after closing. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards in its best interest.