Wood Poles for Electric

The City of Ames is soliciting quotes for the procurement of Southern Yellow Pine wood poles for its electric distribution inventory under solicitation number 2024-185. The requirement includes various quantities of poles ranging from 30 to 55 feet in length, specifically 5 units of 30ft Class 1, 12 units of 40ft Class 3, 1 unit of 45ft Class 1, 1 unit of 50ft Class 1, and 2 units of 55ft Class 1. All materials must adhere to ANSI 05.1-2002 and AWPA standards, featuring DCOI pressure treatment with a minimum net retention of 0.15 lb/cubic foot for extreme duty use. Poles must be permanently branded with the treatment date, type, size, class, and species, and must be delivered F.O.B. destination to the Electric Distribution facility in Ames, Iowa, using a self-unloading vehicle with 24-hour advance notice. Responses must be submitted electronically via the AmesBids portal by May 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Bids must remain valid for at least sixty days following the closing date. The City offers a 1% price preference for local businesses that provide a notarized Local Business Certificate. Evaluation is based on responsiveness, price, and availability. The contract is contingent upon the appropriation of funds and requires strict adherence to specified materials, with substitutions permitted only if designated as equivalent and approved by the engineer. Procurement is managed by Procurement Specialist Jill Burt, with technical oversight provided by Suzanne Brekke.