Ames Ionwave #2027-058

City of Ames request for 24 Southern Yellow Pine electric distribution poles

The City of Ames is seeking quotes for 24 Southern Yellow Pine electric distribution poles for its Electric Distribution inventory. - Buyer: City of Ames, Iowa — Electric Distribution, within City Electric Services. - OEM/manufacturer: No pole manufacturer or commercial supplier is named; bidders must identify the manufacturer and catalog number offered. Wood Quality Control Inc. is named for its quality-assurance program, and the poles must carry the “WQC” brand. - Products requested: - 20 Southern Yellow Pine wood poles, 40 ft, Class 3 — City stock no. 875 001 05556. - 4 Southern Yellow Pine wood poles, 50 ft, Class 3 — City stock no. 875 001 05562. - Requirements: comply with City specification POLES-DIST, ANSI 05.1-2002, and applicable AWPA standards; use full-length pressure treatment with DCOI at a minimum retention of 0.15 lb/cubic foot; machine-shave without incising; and meet specified sizing, boring, gaining, and marking requirements. Poles must have at least a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. - Delivery: FOB destination at 2208 Edison Street, Ames, Iowa, with freight and delivery included. Deliveries require a self-unloading vehicle and 24-hour advance notice. Alternates require approval.

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The City of Ames is seeking quotes for wood poles for its Electric Distribution inventory. The bid includes 20 Southern Yellow Pine 40-foot Class 3 poles and 4 Southern Yellow Pine 50-foot Class 3 poles, meeting the City’s POLES-DIST specification. Poles must meet the stated material, treatment, quality-control, delivery, and warranty requirements, including delivery on a self-unloading vehicle. Quotes are due November 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT; late responses will not be reviewed.

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