# Ames Ionwave #2027-057

City of Ames request for electric-distribution anchors, shims, and street-light poles

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-057
**NAICS:** 423840

The City of Ames is seeking quotes for electric-distribution inventory, including foundation anchors, shims, and street-light poles.
- **Government buyer:** City of Ames, Iowa — Electric Distribution / Electric Services; Purchasing office.
- **Named OEMs:** **MacLean Power Systems**, **Chance**, **Millerbernd**, **Valmont**, and **Shakespeare**. Valmont catalog numbers are specified for both galvanized steel pole items; the fiberglass pole allows Shakespeare or equal.
- **Products requested:**
  - 9 screw-in, 60-inch foundation anchors (City stock 860 002 03117), with carriage bolts, nuts, and washers; listed catalog numbers include MacLean Power Systems D06060BBB08148V, Chance C11232JG4VL1201, and Millerbernd 490A110.
  - 100 12-gauge shims (stock 860 002 03200; Valmont 301036) and 100 16-gauge shims (stock 860 002 03201; Valmont 301037).
  - 2 black, 24-foot direct-burial fiberglass poles (stock 870 003 05208; Shakespeare BS24-01S1BE08 or equal), with a 3-inch slip-fit metal top and specified access openings.
  - 3 galvanized steel poles with 30-foot mounting height and an 8-foot single arm (stock 870 005 05234; Valmont DS-50660A256-8S-GV-HH-NC-LAB-M104 only).
  - 3 galvanized steel poles with 35-foot mounting height and a 15-foot luminaire arm (stock 870 005 05237; Valmont DS-32950A310-15S-GV-HH-NC-LAB-MO93 only), including a transformer base and connecting hardware, and designed for a future banner.
- **Notable requirements:** Anchors must be hot-dip galvanized, meet applicable ASTM and/or AASHTO standards, and withstand 10,000 ft-lb of installation torque. The fiberglass pole must meet City specifications, withstand 100 mph wind, and carry a minimum one-year manufacturing-defect warranty; poles must not be wrapped for shipping. Steel poles are supplied without anchor bolts. Quotes should provide separate item pricing, manufacturer/catalog numbers, and FOB-destination pricing including delivery. Pole deliveries require advance notice.

### Description

The City of Ames is seeking quotes for steel poles, fiberglass poles, foundation anchors, and shims for its Electric Distribution inventory. The solicitation includes multiple specified items, including poles with particular dimensions and finishes, foundation anchors, and shims. Quotes must be submitted by November 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, and late responses will not be reviewed. Bidders may not withdraw their bids for at least 60 days after the scheduled closing time.

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