Installation of Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Ames |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 2026-016 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Bid Information
| Type | Invitation to Bid |
| Status | Issued |
| Number | 2026-016 (Installation of Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) |
| Issue Date & Time | 2/13/2026 08:12:16 AM (CT) |
| Close Date & Time | 3/5/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Question Cut Off Date | 2/26/2026 05:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Notes |
The City of Ames is accepting bids from qualified contractors for the installation of two (2) Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station and related buried electrical lines and equipment.
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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| Name | Jill Burt, Procurement Specialist I |
| Address |
515 Clark Ave
PO Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 USA |
| Phone | (515) 239-5126 |
| Fax | |
| jill.burt@cityofames.org |
Bid Documents
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Bid Invitation
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Acrobat / PDF | BINVAVL | 8629673 |
Bid Attachments
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Instructions to Bidders & Conditions - Electric 2.pdf
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Instructions to Bidders & Conditions - Electric 2 | 105 KB | 324525 | 4887470 |
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Detailed Specifications 2.11.26.pdf
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Detailed Specifications / Scope of Work | 252 KB | 324525 | 7199737 |
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Drawings & Specifications 2026-016 2.11.26.pdf
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Drawings and Specifications | 10.86 MB | 324525 | 7203833 |
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Insurance - Services.pdf
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Insurance - Services | 130 KB | 324525 | 3748848 |
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Performance & Payment Bond (FF).pdf
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Performance & Payment Bond - only required from the awarded bidder if the accepted bid is over $25,000
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23 KB | 324525 | 4184983 |
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Affirmative Action Compliance Forms 1-17-25 FF.pdf
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Affirmative Action Compliance - only required from the awarded bidder if the accepted bid is over $25,000 | 286 KB | 324525 | 6448857 |
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Site Map & Plan 2.12.26.pdf
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Site Map & Charger Location Detail | 5.99 MB | 324525 | 7201089 |
Attachment Preview
2026-016
Installation of Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Issue Date: 2/13/2026
Questions Deadline: 2/26/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/5/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
Purchasing
Contact Information
Contact: Jill Burt, Procurement Specialist I
Address: Finance - Purchasing
City Hall
515 Clark Ave
PO Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 239-5126
Email: jill.burt@cityofames.org
Page 1 of 6 pages
Deadline: 3/5/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
2026-016
Event Information
Number:
2026-016
Title:
Installation of Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Type:
Invitation to Bid
Issue Date:
2/13/2026
Question Deadline: 2/26/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/5/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
The City of Ames is accepting bids from qualified contractors for the installation of
two (2) Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station and related buried electrical
lines and equipment.
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.
Ship To Information
Contact: Kristin Stein
Address: Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 239-5257
Email: Kristin.Stein@cityofames.org
Billing Information
Contact: Beth Harborth
Address: Finance
City Hall
PO Box 811
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 239-5118
Email: accountspayable@cityofames.org
Bid Attachments
Instructions to Bidders & Conditions - Electric 2.pdf
Download
Instructions to Bidders & Conditions - Electric 2
Detailed Specifications 2.11.26.pdf
Download
Detailed Specifications / Scope of Work
Drawings & Specifications 2026-016 2.11.26.pdf
Download
Drawings and Specifications
Insurance - Services.pdf
Download
Insurance - Services
Performance & Payment Bond (FF).pdf
Download
Performance & Payment Bond - only required from the awarded bidder if the accepted bid is over $25,000
Affirmative Action Compliance Forms 1-17-25 FF.pdf
Download
Affirmative Action Compliance - only required from the awarded bidder if the accepted bid is over $25,000
Page 2 of 6 pages
Deadline: 3/5/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
2026-016
Bid Attributes
1 Important Information
Contractor shall be a certified installer of ChargePoint EV charging stations.
Companies wishing to become certified installers can complete an online course.
Contact Rob Spatz – Carbon Day EV Charging to register for the course.
Email: Rob.Spatz@CarbonDayEVCharging.com
All work must be completed by May 29, 2026.
2 Iowa Contractor Registration #
Provide your Iowa Department of Labor Contractor Registration Number
(Required: Maximum 50 characters allowed)
3 Performance and Payment Bond
If the accepted bid is over $25,000, the selected Company will be required to provide a performance and payment
bond for the amount of the bid. Company will include the cost of the performance and payment bond in your bid.
I read and understand
(Required: Check if applicable)
4 Sales Tax Information
This purchase is subject to Iowa Sales Tax. The Supplier is subject to payment of Iowa income tax in amounts
prescribed by law. Also, the City of Ames, Iowa has imposed a one-percent local option sales tax.
5 Licensed to Collect/Remit Iowa Sales Tax
Are you licensed to collect and remit Iowa Sales tax?
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
6 Affirmative Action
The successful bidder may be required to complete the Affirmative Action Compliance forms found under the
"Attachments" tab.
7 Local Consideration Program
The Ames City Council passed a resolution adopting a Local Consideration Program for the procurement of goods
and/or services by competitive bid or proposal. A 1% local consideration shall be applied to acceptable bids or
proposals from businesses located within Ames City limits whom pays commercial property tax. Submit a notarized
Local Business Certificate with your response. If your company is already registered, or if this does not apply to
your business, do not complete the form. The Local Consideration Program details, application and current list can
be found at https://www.cityofames.org/My-Government/Departments/Purchasing/Local-Consideration-Program.
No
Yes
(Required: Check all that apply)
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Deadline: 3/5/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
2026-016
8 Acknowledgement
I have read all the documents under the 'Attachment' tab. I agree to the terms and conditions, and insurance
requirements for this solicitation.
I acknowledge and agree
(Required: Check if applicable)
Bid Lines
1 Package Header
Cost to install two (2) electric vehicle charging stations located at 1800 E 13th Street (City of Ames Water
Treatment Plant)
Total: $
Supplier Notes:
No bid
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
Package Attachments
Site Map & Plan 2.12.26.pdf
Site Map & Charger Location Detail
Package Attributes
1. Manufacturer / Catalog #
Provide manufacturer / catalog # for Contractor provided materials.
Download
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
2. Projected Start Date
(Required: Maximum 50 characters allowed)
3. Projected Completion Date
(Required: Maximum 50 characters allowed)
Page 4 of 6 pages
Deadline: 3/5/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
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Package Items
1.1 Cost for labor
(Response required)
Item Notes: Not including tax
Supplier Notes:
1.2 Cost for materials
(Response required)
Item Notes: Not including tax
Supplier Notes:
Lump Sum: $
Lump Sum: $
Total: $
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
Total: $
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
Page 5 of 6 pages
Deadline: 3/5/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
2026-016
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