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Engineering Services for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE
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The City of Ames is issuing a solicitation for engineering services related to the development and bidding of a new Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) dual fuel facility at an existing coal yard site, designated as Contract No. 2025-164. The project aims to enhance the city's electric generation capacity by installing a reciprocating engine, with the city seeking qualified firms to lead in system specification development and bidding services. Proposals must be submitted via the AmesBids platform by 2:00 PM local time on May 30, 2025, with all required documentation, including acknowledgment of addenda, properly completed. The city emphasizes the importance of timely submission, with questions regarding the project due by May 21, 2025, and clarifications handled through the same online platform. The contract size is estimated to be between five and fifteen million dollars, and the city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and award the contract in its best interest. The procurement process is managed by the City of Ames Purchasing Division, with the primary point of contact being Procurement Specialist II Amanda Moore. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to submission protocols, the necessity for registered suppliers to participate, and the importance of submitting comprehensive proposals that include all requested data and pricing. This project aligns with the city’s ongoing efforts to modernize and expand its electric infrastructure, and the selected firm will be responsible for ensuring the specifications meet operational and technical standards. The comprehensive process underscores the city’s commitment to transparency and competitive bidding, aiming to select a qualified partner capable of delivering a reliable and efficient reciprocating engine facility to support Ames’ electrical generation needs.
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The City of Ames (hereinafter referred to as “the City”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to lead in the development of system specifications and provide bidding services for a new Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) dual fuel facility at the existing coal yard site for the Electric Services Department.
The preferred method is to submit proposals in AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net in the format required, included with these proposal documents with all prices and requested data properly filled in, prior to the time and date proposals are due. If technical issues occur while submitting the proposal, contact the Procurement Specialist for the proposal and determine an alternate method to receive the proposal. Failure to submit the required information may deem the proposal non-responsive. The proposal shall include acknowledgement of receipt of all addenda. Addenda numbers shall be filled in the proposal response.
PROPOSALS will be accepted by the City of Ames until 2:00 PM Local Time on May 30 , 2025, in AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net or delivered to City of Ames, Purchasing Attn: Procurement Specialist, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, City of Ames Contract No. 2025-164. Firms must be a registered supplier to submit a proposal in AmesBids. Proposals shall be uploaded in the Response Attachment in AmesBids. Once proposals have been thoroughly evaluated, the winning proposal will be presented to the approving authority for action thereon.
Questions and requests for clarification of requirements for these services are encouraged. All questions and requests for clarification are to be submitted via AmesBids no later than 5:00 PM Local Time on May 21, 2025.
Proposals received after 2:00 PM Local Time, May 30, 2025, will not be accepted. It will be the sole responsibility of the Firm to have their responses submitted in AmesBids before the closing hour and date.
The City of Ames Purchasing Division is the only authorized source of proposal documents. Proposal documents obtained from any other source may be incomplete. It is expressly understood that any costs associated with preparing a proposal shall be at the expense of the Firm.
The City of Ames does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, and to make such awards as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City.
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