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Playground Equipment for Christofferson and Patio Homes West Parks
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The City of Ames is issuing a request for proposals to secure a contractor capable of providing labor and materials for the installation of playground equipment at two parks: Christofferson Park and Patio Homes West Park, both located within Ames, Iowa. The project aims to enhance recreational facilities by installing new playground structures, with proposals to be submitted electronically via AmesBids by February 26, 2025. Interested firms must be registered suppliers on the platform, and all submissions should include acknowledgment of any addenda issued. The process emphasizes the importance of timely submission, with questions regarding the project to be directed by February 20, 2025, and the City reserving the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, or make awards deemed in the best interest of the City. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and the project will be governed by specific insurance requirements and procurement policies outlined in related documents. Additional documentation highlights the City’s comprehensive approach to procurement, including detailed insurance requirements for contractors, stipulating coverage limits for general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation, along with provisions for subcontractor insurance and indemnification. The City also manages various other solicitations, such as recycling processing services, construction bids for road projects, specialized equipment procurement, and cooperative grocery purchasing, each with their own deadlines, scope, and procedural instructions. Overall, the City of Ames emphasizes transparency, compliance with procurement standards, and the importance of clear communication throughout the bidding process to ensure successful project execution and service delivery.
General Info
Agency
Place of Performance
IA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The City of Ames (hereinafter referred to as “the City”) is seeking proposals for a contractor to provide the labor and materials necessary to install Playground Equipment for Christofferson Park, located at 2130 Oakwood Road, and Patio Homes West Park, located at 1515 Idaho Avenue, in Ames, Iowa.
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 February 26, 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. 2025-113. 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 February 20, 2025.
The schedule represents the City's best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. If a component of this schedule is delayed, the rest of the schedule will be shifted accordingly.
Proposals received after 2:00 PM Local Time, February 26, 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.
Contact with personnel of the City other than Amanda Moore, Procurement Specialist, or Joshua Thompson, Parks & Facilities Superintendent, regarding this Request for Proposal may be grounds for elimination from the selection process.
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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