Playground Equipment for O'Neil Park

Project Information

Bid Title: Playground Equipment for O'Neil Park
Issuing Agency: City of Ames
Location: Iowa
Published Date: Aug 19, 2026
Closing Date: Sep 9, 2026
Government Level: State & Local
Status: Closed
Ref. #: 2027-025
Original Source: Join to Access Full Details
Bid Inquiries: Join to Access Full Details
Bid Documents: Join to Access Full Details
Project Description: Bid Information

Type Request for Proposal

Status Issued

Number 2027-025 (Playground Equipment for O'Neil Park)

Issue Date & Time 8/19/2026 04:14:50 PM (CT)

Close Date & Time 9/9/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)

Question Cut Off Date 9/2/2026 05:00:00 PM (CT)

Notes
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2027-025

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR O'NEIL PARK

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 O'Neil Park, 300 S. Maple , 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 September 9 , 2026, 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. 2027-025. 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 September 2, 2026.
Proposals received after 2:00 PM local time, September 9 , 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.
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.

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 9617605

Bid Attachments

File Name Description File Size

2027-025 Scope of Work.pdf
Scope of Work and RFP Requirements 697 KB 354874 7604366

Instructions & Conditions - P&R RFP.pdf
Instructions to Bidders and Terms & Conditions 158 KB 354874 6458686

Insurance - Services - Companies.pdf
Insurance Requirements 94 KB 354874 5031663
Commodity Codes: NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
NAICS 339920Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
NAICS 423910Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Empower Your Bidding Strategy

Unlock Government BidHub's unparalleled access to high-quality, tailored bid information.

Access an extensive database of bids, including comprehensive local and state opportunities.
Receive customized alerts for the bids that matter most to your business.
Explore detailed specifications to ensure precise and competitive submissions.
Gain a competitive edge with up-to-date information and exclusive opportunities.

Start Free Trial

Type	Request for Proposal
Status	Issued
Number	2027-025 (Playground Equipment for O'Neil Park)
Issue Date & Time	8/19/2026 04:14:50 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time	9/9/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date	9/2/2026 05:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes	NOTICE TO BIDDERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2027-025 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR O'NEIL PARK 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 O'Neil Park, 300 S. Maple , 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 September 9 , 2026, 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. 2027-025. 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 September 2, 2026. Proposals received after 2:00 PM local time, September 9 , 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. 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.

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

Playground Equipment for O'Neil Park

Project Information

Empower Your Bidding Strategy

Privacy Preferences