Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal Electric Center

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Bid Title: Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal Electric Center
Issuing Agency: City of Ames
Location: Iowa
Published Date: Feb 20, 2026
Closing Date: Mar 31, 2026
Government Level: State & Local
Status: Closed
Ref. #: 2026-080
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Project Description: Bid Information

Type Invitation to Bid

Status Issued

Number 2026-080 (Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal Electric Center)

Issue Date & Time 2/20/2026 04:08:50 PM (CT)

Close Date & Time 3/31/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)

Question Cut Off Date 3/18/2026 05:00:00 PM (CT)

Notes
CITY OF AMES, IOWA

GENERATOR STEP-UP TRANSFORMER (GSU) FOR THE AMES MUNICIPAL ENERGY CENTER

ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal Energy Center i n accordance with the plans and specifications now posted online at ames.bids.ionwave.net (AmesBids), and said bids shall be submitted electronically in AmesBids prior to 2:00 p.m. local time, on the 31st day of March , 2026. All bids received after the deadline for submission of bids as stated herein shall not be considered. Bidders are encouraged to create bids early with the required attachments. Contractor assumes all risk associated with submission of their bid.

Complete digital bidding documents are available at amesbids.ionwave.net at no cost. Paper copies thereof may be obtained at the City Purchasing Division, Finance Department, by submitting a request to purchasing@cityofames.org. AmesBids is the only authorized source of bid forms. Bid forms obtained from any other source may have an incomplete set of documents. Bidders using a bid form not obtained from the City of Ames Purchasing Division are advised to contact the City of Ames Purchasing Division to provide a contact name and email address to enable receipt of necessary addenda. Reproduction of these documents without the express permission of the City of Ames is prohibited.

All bids shall be submitted in AmesBids on or before the time set herein for the bid opening. Bids shall be made on the Bid Form furnished in AmesBids.

The general nature of work being requested is design, manufacture, furnish, shop assemble, inspect, shop test, paint, prepare for shipping, preserve during shipment and storage at site, deliver F.O.B., unload, erect, install, oil fill, and field test one (1) 50/66/83 MVA, 69kV – 13.8kV transformer, complete with all accessories as hereinafter specified. The work shall include all necessary and/or usually supplied equipment and appurtenances for the safe, efficient, and convenient operation of the transformer within the scope.

Work on this contract shall commence as soon as possible after award, with the final completion date to be agreed upon between Supplier and City. Should the Supplier fail to complete the work by the dates agreed upon for specific milestones, liquidated damages of $100 per day for the first 30 calendar days and $500 per calendar day thereafter for submittal of physical drawings, $500 per day for the first 45 calendar days and $3,360 per calendar day thereafter for final delivery of equipment and $500 per day for the first 30 calendar days and $3,360 per calendar day thereafter for failure of equipment to operate will be assessed for work not completed within the designated contract milestones.

Written questions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. local time on March 17, 2026. Said questions may be submitted to amesbids.ionwave.net or emailed to amanda.moore@cityofames.org.

The City of Ames reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after receipt of bids, and no bid may be withdrawn during this period.

The City’s electric utility is considered a private entity for sales tax purposes. This project is considered to be new construction, alteration, expansion, or remodel per Iowa Code. Contractor shall pay sales, consumer, use, and similar State and local taxes for the Work or portions provided by Contractor which are legally enacted when bids are received. The Contractor is responsible to pay taxes on the materials and equipment that become a part of the real property and be included in the bid price. No sales tax exemption certificates will be issued for this project.

The City does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City.

Contact Information

Name Amanda Moore, Procurement Specialist II

Address 515 Clark Ave
PO Box 811
Ames, IA 50010 USA

Phone (515) 239-5183

Fax

Email amanda.moore@cityofames.org

Bid Documents

Document name Format

Bid Invitation
Acrobat / PDF BINVAVL 9047433

Bid Attachments

File Name Description File Size

Instructions, Terms & Conditions, and Insurance Requirements.pdf
Instructions, Terms & Conditions, and Insurance Requirements 285 KB 337295 7225199

C-2521 - GSU Spec_R0_signed (1).pdf (please login to view this document) Specifications and Drawings 2.02 MB 337295 7225193

Affirmative Action Compliance Forms 1-17-25 FF.pdf
Affirmative Action Compliance - only required from the awarded bidder 286 KB 337295 6448857
Attachment Preview: 2026-080

Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal

Electric Center

Issue Date: 2/20/2026

Questions Deadline: 3/18/2026 05:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 3/31/2026 02:00 PM (CT)

Purchasing

Contact Information

Contact: Amanda Moore, Procurement Specialist II

Address: 515 Clark Ave

PO Box 811

Ames, IA 50010

Phone: (515) 239-5183

Email: amanda.moore@cityofames.org

Page 1 of 7 pages

Deadline: 3/31/2026 02:00 PM (CT)

2026-080

Event Information

Number:

2026-080

Title:

Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal Electric Center

Type:

Invitation to Bid

Issue Date:

2/20/2026

Question Deadline: 3/18/2026 05:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 3/31/2026 02:00 PM (CT)

Notes:

CITY OF AMES, IOWA

GENERATOR STEP-UP TRANSFORMER (GSU) FOR THE AMES MUNICIPAL

ENERGY CENTER

ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for Generator Step-Up

Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal Energy Center in accordance with the

plans and specifications now posted online at ames.bids.ionwave.net (AmesBids),

and said bids shall be submitted electronically in AmesBids prior to 2:00 p.m.

local time, on the 31st day of March, 2026. All bids received after the deadline for

submission of bids as stated herein shall not be considered. Bidders are

encouraged to create bids early with the required attachments. Contractor assumes

all risk associated with submission of their bid.

Complete digital bidding documents are available at amesbids.ionwave.net at no

cost. Paper copies thereof may be obtained at the City Purchasing Division,

Finance Department, by submitting a request to purchasing@cityofames.org.

AmesBids is the only authorized source of bid forms. Bid forms obtained from any

other source may have an incomplete set of documents. Bidders using a bid form

not obtained from the City of Ames Purchasing Division are advised to contact the

City of Ames Purchasing Division to provide a contact name and email address to

enable receipt of necessary addenda. Reproduction of these documents without the

express permission of the City of Ames is prohibited.

All bids shall be submitted in AmesBids on or before the time set herein for the bid

opening. Bids shall be made on the Bid Form furnished in AmesBids.

The general nature of work being requested is design, manufacture, furnish, shop

assemble, inspect, shop test, paint, prepare for shipping, preserve during shipment

and storage at site, deliver F.O.B., unload, erect, install, oil fill, and field test one (1)

50/66/83 MVA, 69kV – 13.8kV transformer, complete with all accessories as

hereinafter specified. The work shall include all necessary and/or usually supplied

equipment and appurtenances for the safe, efficient, and convenient operation of the

transformer within the scope.

Page 2 of 7 pages

Deadline: 3/31/2026 02:00 PM (CT)

2026-080

Work on this contract shall commence as soon as possible after award, with

the final completion date to be agreed upon between Supplier and City.

Should the Supplier fail to complete the work by the dates agreed upon for

specific milestones, liquidated damages of $100 per day for the first 30

calendar days and $500 per calendar day thereafter for submittal of physical

drawings, $500 per day for the first 45 calendar days and $3,360 per

calendar day thereafter for final delivery of equipment and $500 per day for

the first 30 calendar days and $3,360 per calendar day thereafter for failure

of equipment to operate will be assessed for work not completed within the

designated contract milestones.

Written questions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. local time on March

17, 2026. Said questions may be submitted to amesbids.ionwave.net or emailed to

amanda.moore@cityofames.org.

The City of Ames reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period not to

exceed sixty (60) days after receipt of bids, and no bid may be withdrawn during this

period.

The City’s electric utility is considered a private entity for sales tax purposes. This

project is considered to be new construction, alteration, expansion, or remodel per

Iowa Code. Contractor shall pay sales, consumer, use, and similar State and local

taxes for the Work or portions provided by Contractor which are legally enacted

when bids are received. The Contractor is responsible to pay taxes on the materials

and equipment that become a part of the real property and be included in the bid

price. No sales tax exemption certificates will be issued for this project.

The City does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities,

and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest

of the City.

Ship To Information

Contact: Curtis Spence

Address: Electric

200 East 5th Street

Ames, IA 50010

Email: curtis.spence@cityofames.org

Billing Information

Address: IA

Email: accountspayable@cityofames.org

Page 3 of 7 pages

Deadline: 3/31/2026 02:00 PM (CT)

2026-080

Bid Attachments

Instructions, Terms & Conditions, and Insurance Requirements.pdf

Instructions, Terms & Conditions, and Insurance Requirements

C-2521 - GSU Spec_R0_signed (1).pdf

Specifications and Drawings

Affirmative Action Compliance Forms 1-17-25 FF.pdf

Affirmative Action Compliance - only required from the awarded bidder

Download

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Bid Attributes

1 Licensed to Collect/Remit Iowa Sales Tax

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.

Are you licensed to collect and remit Iowa Sales tax?

Yes No

(Required: Check only one)

2 Attachments

I have read all documents in this bid. I agree to the terms, conditions, and insurance requirements for this bid.

I read and agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

Bid Lines

1

BID FORM

2 Package Header

Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal Energy Center

Quantity: 1 UOM: JOB

Total: $

Supplier Notes:

Additional notes

(Attach separate sheet)

Page 4 of 7 pages

Deadline: 3/31/2026 02:00 PM (CT)

2026-080

Package Attributes

1. Enter the Performance Guarantee in KW for:

Not to Exceed Total Losses (kW) at rated voltage

(No-Load + Load Losses)

Liquidated Damage Value: $6,000/kW

No offset for Excess Performance Allowed

(Required: Maximum 50 characters allowed)

2. Enter the Performance Guarantee in KW for:

Load (copper) losses at 60 MVA load

Liquidated Damage Value: $2,000/kW

No offset for Excess Performance Allowed

(Required: Maximum 50 characters allowed)

3. Projected Start Date

(Required: Maximum 50 characters allowed)

4. Projected Completion Date

(Required: Maximum 50 characters allowed)

Page 5 of 7 pages

Deadline: 3/31/2026 02:00 PM (CT)

2026-080
Commodity Codes: NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
NAICS 335311Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing

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Type	Invitation to Bid
Status	Issued
Number	2026-080 (Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal Electric Center)
Issue Date & Time	2/20/2026 04:08:50 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time	3/31/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date	3/18/2026 05:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes	CITY OF AMES, IOWA GENERATOR STEP-UP TRANSFORMER (GSU) FOR THE AMES MUNICIPAL ENERGY CENTER ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for Generator Step-Up Transformer (GSU) for the Ames Municipal Energy Center i n accordance with the plans and specifications now posted online at ames.bids.ionwave.net (AmesBids), and said bids shall be submitted electronically in AmesBids prior to 2:00 p.m. local time, on the 31st day of March , 2026. All bids received after the deadline for submission of bids as stated herein shall not be considered. Bidders are encouraged to create bids early with the required attachments. Contractor assumes all risk associated with submission of their bid. Complete digital bidding documents are available at amesbids.ionwave.net at no cost. Paper copies thereof may be obtained at the City Purchasing Division, Finance Department, by submitting a request to purchasing@cityofames.org. AmesBids is the only authorized source of bid forms. Bid forms obtained from any other source may have an incomplete set of documents. Bidders using a bid form not obtained from the City of Ames Purchasing Division are advised to contact the City of Ames Purchasing Division to provide a contact name and email address to enable receipt of necessary addenda. Reproduction of these documents without the express permission of the City of Ames is prohibited. All bids shall be submitted in AmesBids on or before the time set herein for the bid opening. Bids shall be made on the Bid Form furnished in AmesBids. The general nature of work being requested is design, manufacture, furnish, shop assemble, inspect, shop test, paint, prepare for shipping, preserve during shipment and storage at site, deliver F.O.B., unload, erect, install, oil fill, and field test one (1) 50/66/83 MVA, 69kV – 13.8kV transformer, complete with all accessories as hereinafter specified. The work shall include all necessary and/or usually supplied equipment and appurtenances for the safe, efficient, and convenient operation of the transformer within the scope. Work on this contract shall commence as soon as possible after award, with the final completion date to be agreed upon between Supplier and City. Should the Supplier fail to complete the work by the dates agreed upon for specific milestones, liquidated damages of $100 per day for the first 30 calendar days and $500 per calendar day thereafter for submittal of physical drawings, $500 per day for the first 45 calendar days and $3,360 per calendar day thereafter for final delivery of equipment and $500 per day for the first 30 calendar days and $3,360 per calendar day thereafter for failure of equipment to operate will be assessed for work not completed within the designated contract milestones. Written questions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. local time on March 17, 2026. Said questions may be submitted to amesbids.ionwave.net or emailed to amanda.moore@cityofames.org. The City of Ames reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after receipt of bids, and no bid may be withdrawn during this period. The City’s electric utility is considered a private entity for sales tax purposes. This project is considered to be new construction, alteration, expansion, or remodel per Iowa Code. Contractor shall pay sales, consumer, use, and similar State and local taxes for the Work or portions provided by Contractor which are legally enacted when bids are received. The Contractor is responsible to pay taxes on the materials and equipment that become a part of the real property and be included in the bid price. No sales tax exemption certificates will be issued for this project. The City does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, 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	(515) 239-5183
Fax
Email	amanda.moore@cityofames.org

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