Ames Ionwave #2027-021 Addendum 1

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

This opportunity from the City of Ames, Iowa, seeks qualified companies to operate yard waste disposal sites for No-Charge Days, serving residents of Ames and surrounding communities. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department and Resource Recovery System - Service area includes Ames, Gilbert, Story City, Nevada, Huxley, and unincorporated Story County - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of yard waste disposal sites for specified No-Charge Days - Management of yard waste materials: grass, leaves, garden waste, brush, and tree chipping - Provision of equipment for loading/unloading, spreading/processing, and brush chipping - Staffing for site operations, customer service, and record-keeping - Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, zoning, and site plan requirements - Plans for litter control, illegal dumping prevention, traffic management, dust control, and site maintenance - Reporting of vehicle counts and waste volumes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor may use City-provided site (West Yard) or propose their own site; each option evaluated independently - Pricing is per No-Charge Day, with separate pricing for sites and waste types - Insurance requirements: general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation - Contract covers four Saturdays in fall, with an option for an additional spring date - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers.

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to operate yard waste disposal sites 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, managing yard waste materials such as grass, leaves, garden waste, and brush, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. 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 City may provide a site option, and the contractor must submit plans for litter control, traffic management, and site operations.

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