6-Month Contract for Sulfuric Acid

The City of Ames is seeking bids from qualified vendors to establish fixed contract pricing per ton for the purchase of sulfuric acid, intended for use by the Electric Services Department. The contract will run from November 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025, with an optional renewal for an additional six months from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, contingent upon mutual agreement. The purchase quantity is estimated at approximately 25 tons per shipment, with about 5-6 shipments anticipated during the contract period, though the City does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchase volume. Deliveries are to be made to the City’s Power Plant at 200 E. 5th St., Ames, Iowa, as requested by the City, with pricing to remain fixed throughout the contract duration. Bidders must submit responses by October 31, 2024, and are prohibited from withdrawing bids for at least 60 days after the closing date. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and award the contract in the best interest of the City. The contract falls under NAICS code 325180 and involves an estimated contract size between $50,000 and $150,000. The designated point of contact for inquiries is Quinn Eggink, Procurement Specialist I, via email or phone.