# Ames Ionwave #2027-058

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

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-058
**NAICS:** 321114

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.

### Description

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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