Fuel Oil Tank Removal at the Coal Yard

The City of Ames is seeking bids from qualified vendors to remove two large fuel oil tanks, each with a capacity of 42,000 gallons, along with associated piping and the pump house structure located at the coal yard for the Electric Department. The solicitation, titled Fuel Oil Tank Removal at the Coal Yard, is identified as solicitation number 2024-125 Addendum 1, with a posting date of February 26, 2024, and a response deadline of March 18, 2024. Bidders are required to submit responses before the deadline, and once submitted, bids cannot be withdrawn for at least sixty days. The city retains the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and award the contract in the best interest of the city. The contract involves compliance with specific insurance requirements, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, as outlined in the city's insurance documentation. Additionally, contractors must submit affirmative action compliance forms and performance and payment bonds to ensure contractual obligations are met. The project is managed by Procurement Specialist II Amanda Moore, and interested vendors can find further details and submit responses through the city's bidding portal. This project emphasizes adherence to legal, safety, and nondiscrimination standards, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process for the safe and efficient removal of the tanks and related infrastructure at the coal yard.