Ames Ionwave #2027-042

Seasonal lease of electric golf carts, gas utility carts, and event carts for the City of Ames

The City of Ames is seeking seasonal golf-cart leases for Homewood Golf Course, including fleet carts, utility carts, and event rentals. - Government buyer: City of Ames, Iowa — Purchasing Division; Department of Fleet Services, Fleet Acquisition Program. - OEMs named: EZ-GO, Club Car, and Cushman. These are reference makes/models; qualified alternatives may be offered if they meet specifications. - Requested carts: - 18 two-person lithium-electric fleet golf carts, specification E-110. All 18 must match in make, model, and neutral color, and be current-production models no more than four model years old. Requirements include a lithium battery, charger per cart or City-approved equivalent, battery gauge, canopy, windshield, safety placards, two rear bag restraints per cart, keys, and specified spare tires. - 2 two-person gasoline utility carts, specification E-110-UT, with electric start, canopy, windshield, rear receiver hitch, and poly dump box with electric dump feature. - Temporary leases of an estimated 2–5 additional carts for special events; pricing must include delivery. - Reference models: EZ-GO RXV and RXV ELITE Lithium; Club Car Onward 2-passenger, Precedent i2, and Temp Lithium; Cushman 1000 Hauler; and Club Car Carryall 300 Turf. - Service and operating requirements: Seasonal lease includes delivery to and pickup from Homewood Golf Course. The supplier provides maintenance, repairs, and replacement for normal wear, mechanical failures, and defects; a cart needing repair or replacement must be replaced with a compliant cart within 24 hours of notice. - Term: One March–November season, with up to four additional annual renewal seasons at the City’s discretion. Renewal-year price increases are capped at 3% over the prior year.

Description

The City of Ames is seeking bids for the seasonal rental or lease of eighteen lithium electric golf carts and two gas utility carts, from March through November 2027. The initial term includes delivery to Homewood Golf Course and pickup at season’s end; carts must meet the specifications in the bid documents. The City may renew the contract annually for up to four additional years, through 2031. Bidders must submit responses by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

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