Engineering Services for Hauled Waste Receiving Improvements
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Ames |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 2026-082 Addendum 1 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Bid Information
| Type | Request for Proposal |
| Status | Issued |
| Number | 2026-082 Addendum 1 (Engineering Services for Hauled Waste Receiving Improvements) |
| Issue Date & Time | 2/23/2026 10:30:09 AM (CT) |
| Close Date & Time | 3/12/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Question Cut Off Date | 3/5/2026 05:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Notes |
NOTICE & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2026-082
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HAULED WASTE RECEIVING IMPROVEMENTS
The City of Ames (hereinafter referred to as “the City”) is seeking proposals from qualifi ed firms to provide design services for improvements to the Hauled Waste Receiving System, including modifications that provide more efficient unloading, improved preliminary treatment, adequate storage, and greater operational control of hauled wastes at the Water Pollution Control Facility for the Water and Pollution Control 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 March 12 , 2026, in AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net 2026-082 . Fir ms 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 March 5, 2026. Proposals received after 2:00 PM Local Time , March 12 , 2026 , wil l 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. |
| Name | Amanda Moore, Procurement Specialist II |
| Address |
515 Clark Ave
PO Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 USA |
| Phone | |
| Fax | |
| amanda.moore@cityofames.org |
Bid Documents
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Bid Invitation
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Acrobat / PDF | BINVAVL | 9150212 |
Bid Attachments
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2026-082 Engineering for Hauled Waste Receiving Improvements.pdf
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Scope of Work and RFP Requirements | 799 KB | 340520 | 7231018 |
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Terms & Conditions.pdf
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Terms & Conditions | 142 KB | 340520 | 7227888 |
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Insurance - Professional Liability-RFP.pdf
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Insurance - Professional Liability - RFP | 88 KB | 340520 | 3736797 |
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Affirmative Action Compliance Forms.pdf
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Affirmative Action Compliance -only required from the awarded bidder | 402 KB | 340520 | 5281259 |
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2026-082 Addendum 1
Engineering Services for Hauled Waste Receiving
Improvements
Issue Date: 2/23/2026
Questions Deadline: 3/5/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/12/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
Purchasing
Contact Information
Contact: Amanda Moore, Procurement Specialist II
Address: 515 Clark Ave
PO Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
Email: amanda.moore@cityofames.org
Page 1 of 5 pages
Deadline: 3/12/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
2026-082 Addendum 1
Event Information
Number:
2026-082 Addendum 1
Title:
Engineering Services for Hauled Waste Receiving Improvements
Type:
Request for Proposal
Issue Date:
2/23/2026
Question Deadline: 3/5/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/12/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
NOTICE & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2026-082
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HAULED WASTE RECEIVING
IMPROVEMENTS
The City of Ames (hereinafter referred to as “the City”) is seeking proposals from
qualified firms to provide design services for improvements to the Hauled Waste
Receiving System, including modifications that provide more efficient unloading,
improved preliminary treatment, adequate storage, and greater operational control
of hauled wastes at the Water Pollution Control Facility for the Water and Pollution
Control 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
March 12 , 2026, in AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net 2026-082. 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 March 5, 2026.
Proposals received after 2:00 PM Local Time, March 12, 2026, 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.
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Deadline: 3/12/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
2026-082 Addendum 1
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.
Ship To Information
Contact: Dustin Albrecht
Address: Water & Pollution Control
1800 East 13th Street
Ames, IA 50010
Email: dustin.albrecht@cityofames.org
Billing Information
Address: IA
Email: accountspayable@cityofames.org
Bid Attachments
2026-082 Engineering for Hauled Waste Receiving Improvements.pdf
Scope of Work and RFP Requirements
Terms & Conditions.pdf
Terms & Conditions
Insurance - Professional Liability-RFP.pdf
Insurance - Professional Liability - RFP
Affirmative Action Compliance Forms.pdf
Affirmative Action Compliance -only required from the awarded bidder
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Bid Attributes
1 Contract
The notification of award will be accompanied by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC)
contract, as amended by the City. The successful Firm shall sign and deliver the contract together with the required
evidence of insurance coverage’s as called for in the proposal documents. No proposal shall be considered binding
upon the City until the contract is properly executed by both parties.
I understand
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 Affirmative Action Compliance
If the accepted proposal is over $25,000, the selected contractor may be required to complete and submit
Affirmative Action Compliance documents prior to award of contract.
I understand
(Required: Check if applicable)
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Deadline: 3/12/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
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3 Attachments
I have read all documents in this bid. I agree to the terms, conditions, and insurance requirements for this bid.
I read and understand
(Required: Check if applicable)
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Deadline: 3/12/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
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Supplier Information
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Supplier Notes
The undersigned bidder certifies that this bid is made in good faith without collusion or connection with any other person
or persons bidding on the work. The undersigned bidder states that this bid is made in conformity with the contract
documents and agrees that, in the event of any discrepancies or differences between any conditions of this bid and the
contract documents prepared by the City of Ames, Iowa, the provisions of the latter shall prevail.
Print Name
Signature
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Deadline: 3/12/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
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