# Ames Ionwave #2027-054

City of Ames solicitation for Bobcat S570 skid steer loader and optional attachments

**Posted:** November 09, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-054
**NAICS:** 423810

The City of Ames is seeking one new Bobcat S570 skid steer loader for its Water and Pollution Control Department, with several attachments available as optional purchases.
- Buyer: City of Ames, Iowa — Water and Pollution Control Department; Fleet Services/Fleet Acquisition Program is identified in the supporting materials.
- OEM: **Bobcat** is the named equipment manufacturer. No other vendors or OEMs are named in the opportunity.
- Base purchase: One new Bobcat S570 skid steer loader with bucket (part number S570), meeting fleet specification EH-1556.
- Optional items, one each: 74-inch dirt bucket; 12-foot truss boom attachment with 1,000-pound capacity; standard box blade attachment with 980-pound operating weight; and backup camera system.
- Key equipment requirements: Current-production model, Tier 4 turbo diesel engine rated at 68 HP, Bobcat A91 deluxe cab with heat and air conditioning, two-speed transmission, and OEM high-flow hydraulics rated at 26 GPM.
- Compatibility: Must work with the City's existing Bobcat 68-inch angle broom and 90-inch mower without modifying those attachments. Include required couplers, quick-attach brackets, and controls for the City's hydraulic attachments.
- Other notable requirements: Provide operator and maintenance training, OEM product literature and manuals, and a warranty of at least 12 months or 1,000 hours covering parts, labor, and shipping for covered items. Delivery to the City's Fleet Services facility must include freight. Bids must include manufacturer specifications or supporting product data and identify deviations.

### Description

The City of Ames is seeking bids for one new Bobcat S570 skid steer loader with a bucket for its Water and Pollution Control Department. The equipment will be used for water plant maintenance, snow removal, grounds maintenance, and handling aggregate materials, and must meet the stated specifications and be compatible with the City's existing attachments. The bid also lists optional items: a 74-inch dirt bucket, truss boom attachment, standard box blade attachment, and backup camera. Responses are due November 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

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