Ames Ionwave #2027-018 Addendum 1

Split Treatment Modifications Project at Ames Water Treatment Plant: Pumps, Flow Meters, Pipe, and Construction Services

The City of Ames Water & Pollution Control Department is seeking a contractor for the Split Treatment Modifications Project at the Ames Water Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Water & Pollution Control Department, Water Treatment Plant - OEMs and Vendors: - Andritz (centrifugal pumps) - Badger Meter (ModMAG/M2000 electromagnetic flow meters) - Products Requested: - Two Andritz ACP100-200.5S centrifugal pumps (or approved equivalent), each with variable frequency drive - Six ModMAG/M2000 electromagnetic flow meters (owner-furnished, installation only) - Approximately 35 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron pipe with flanged joints - Pipe fittings: tees, elbows, reducers, valves (flanged, ANSI/AWWA standards) - Two tapping saddles and gate valves for live taps (24" x 6") - Butterfly valves, swing check valves, expansion joints, spool pieces (all flanged, ANSI/AWWA/ASTM standards) - Two concrete pads (approx. 5' x 2.3' x 1') for pump support - Five removable safety bollards (yellow, 36-60" height, 4.5" diameter) - Services Requested: - Electrical installation: conduits, high voltage and communication wiring, VFD and flow meter integration with SCADA - Live tap operations on two 24-inch water lines, including disinfection and leak prevention - Site security and contamination prevention compliance - Installation of concrete pads and safety bollards - General construction services for pipe, valves, pumps, and fittings - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All materials except flow meters must be supplied by contractor - Mandatory bid bond, performance and payment bonds, Iowa contractor registration, affirmative action compliance - Preference for Iowa-produced products and labor - Strict security and contamination prevention protocols at the water treatment plant - Completion required within 6-7 months from notice to proceed, by the specified deadline

Description

The City of Ames, Iowa, is soliciting bids for the Split Treatment Modifications Project at the Ames Water Treatment Plant located at 1800 E. 13th Street, Ames, IA. The project involves installation of new pipe, valves, pumps, and fittings, including live taps of two 24-inch water lines, installation of ductile iron pipe and fittings, two centrifugal pumps with variable frequency drives, electrical work, and installation of a magnetic flow meter. Bids must be submitted electronically by September 23, 2026, and work must be substantially completed by March 26, 2027. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

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