Ames Ionwave #2027-047

City of Ames Electric Distribution Materials and PVC Conduit

The City of Ames Electric Services is seeking quotes for electric distribution inventory and related PVC conduit materials. - Government buyer - City of Ames, Electric Services; purchasing contact listed as Jill Burt, Procurement Specialist I, Purchasing. - Requested materials - Connectors, sleeves, brackets, clamps, fiberglass crossarms, insulators, lag screws, arresters, kits, fuses, flexible and rigid PVC conduit, fittings, fiberglass enclosures, protective caps, transformer connectors, junctions, and aluminum duplex cable. - Quantities include 2,800 ft of 2-inch, 1,760 ft of 3-inch, 1,140 ft of 4-inch, and 520 ft of 6-inch rigid PVC conduit; 3,300 ft of AWG 6 aluminum duplex cable; and 2 three-phase fiberglass enclosures. Other specified item quantities range from 10 to 300 units, with some specification-only items lacking a stated quantity. - OEMs and named manufacturers - Blackburn, Homac, ILSCO, Burndy, Hubbell Power Systems, MacLean Power Systems, Ohio Brass, PUPI, Salisbury, Aluma-Form, Littelfuse, Bussmann, Carlon, Southwire, Cantex, Power Design Inc., Cooper, and Elastimold. Gould Shawmut is named for the fuse item but its OTM20 model is expressly unacceptable. - Notable product specifications and requirements - Listed catalog numbers include Blackburn WR159, WR189, and WR279; Homac CC22, DYU-M, and ZBK 4041; Hubbell Power Systems GL111, BSOD5701N, P3582548MDB, and 215J4U; Ohio Brass 274471-3003, 401015-0215, 221609-7414, and 215ICI; Carlon E940J, E940N, UA7DNB, and UA9DNB; and other alternates detailed in the line items. - Rigid PVC conduit must be gray, 20 feet per length, sunlight resistant, suitable for 90°C-rated conductors, and compliant with applicable NEMA, UL, and City specifications. Fittings must be UL- or ETL-labeled and traceable to their place and date of manufacture. - The 8-foot fiberglass tangent crossarm must meet City requirements; the related crossarm specification also describes 8- and 10-foot assemblies with UV-stabilized fiberglass and applicable ASTM/ANSI performance requirements. Enclosures must meet City specifications for fiberglass primary enclosures; the detailed enclosure specification calls for a direct-burial, green, three-phase enclosure with adjustable parking stands and grounding provisions. - Approved equivalents are permitted where indicated. Several line items specify named manufacturer/catalog-number-only products. Quotes must show separate line-item pricing and include freight and delivery FOB Destination.

Description

The City of Ames is requesting quotes for materials for its Electric Distribution inventory, including surge arresters, clamps, enclosures, crossarms, connectors, fuses, and other items. The solicitation includes multiple specified line items with quantities and applicable manufacturer, catalog, and material specification requirements. Prices must be quoted per item as standalone prices and FOB Destination with freight and delivery charges included. Responses are due October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT; late responses will not be reviewed.

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