Ames Ionwave #2027-049

Snow and ice removal services for City of Ames CyRide bus stops and related locations

The City of Ames is seeking a contractor to keep CyRide bus stops and related locations accessible during winter weather. - Government buyer: City of Ames, Iowa; Ames Transit Agency (CyRide); Purchasing office. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, brands, or prospective vendors are named in the opportunity. - Required service: Snow and ice removal at 91 bus stops, including pads, walkways, shelters, benches, curb access, and a continuous accessible path. ADA and designated priority stops must be cleared first. - Optional work: Bid pricing includes 36 add-on campus stops and two end-point turnarounds with sidewalks. One scope summary separately refers to 34 ISU campus stops; the bid schedule specifies 36. - Other requested pricing: Hourly rates for additional or accumulated-snow relocation work, an optional hourly rate that may replace the base per-round price, and estimated annual percentage increases for renewal periods. - Performance requirements: Contractor provides labor, equipment, materials, and ice-melt or sand as appropriate. Work generally starts within two hours after qualifying snowfall or street clearing and is completed within 24 hours after commencement. - Term: One winter season, with up to four additional 12-month renewal periods subject to the stated conditions.

Description

The City of Ames is seeking a contractor to provide snow and ice removal and related services at Ames Transit Agency bus stops and end point turnarounds during the 2026/27 winter season. The base work covers 91 bus stops, with campus stops and end point turnarounds offered as optional work. Services include clearing stop pads, walkways, shelters, benches, and associated areas, and applying ice melt or sand as appropriate. The City may renew the contract for up to four additional 12-month periods.

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