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This Solicitation opportunity from Iowa was posted on February 6, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Mini-Derrick and Tandem Axle Trailer

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2025-114State & Local

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The City of Ames is soliciting bids for the procurement of one mini-derrick back yard unit and one tandem axle trailer for its Fleet Services Department under solicitation number 2025-114. The mini-derrick must meet specific technical requirements, including a 5,500 lbs lifting capacity, an 8 ft digging depth, a 3,000W inverter, and a 46KV insulated liner. The trailer must adhere to ICC/DOT LED lighting standards and specific corrosion-resistant paint finishes. Bidders are also given the option to provide trade-in values for a 2010 Altec Mini-Linesman and Pole Setter and a 2010 Sure-trac 14,000 LB tandem axle trailer. All responses must be submitted electronically via the AmesBids portal by February 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. Bids must be delivered FOB Destination to the Fleet Services Department in Ames, Iowa, with all freight and transportation charges included in the price. The City offers a 1% price preference to qualifying local businesses that provide a notarized Local Business Certificate. Award decisions will be based on compliance with minimum specifications and the best interest of the City, with a requirement that bids remain valid for 60 days following the closing date. Final acceptance is contingent upon inspection at the contractor's facility or upon delivery, ensuring adherence to SAE, ANSI A92.2, and A10.31 standards.

General Info

City of Ames bids for mini-derrick and trailer due February 21, 2025.

Place of Performance

IA, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

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2025-114 Mini-Derrick and Tandem Axle Trailer

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City of Ames Instructions to Bidders and Conditions

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EM-1469 Optional Trade-In Equipment Specifications

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ITB EM-1469 Mini-Derrick - Back Yard Unit

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AgencyIowa → City of Ames
Contacts1 person available
OfficeN/A
Organization / AgencyIowa → City of Ames
Office AddressN/A
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Procurement Specialist I Quinn Eggink

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The City of Ames is accepting bids from qualified vendors for a mini-derrick and a tandem axle trailer for the Fleet Services Department.
All responses must be submitted before the deadline. No late responses will be reviewed.
No bidder may withdraw their bid for at least sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.
The City of Ames reserves the right to reject any or all bids, 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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