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National · DemandStar · Ames, IA

Engineering Services for Arc Flash Study at the Power Plant

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Closed Jul 24, 2026·ElectricalView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
City of Ames, IA
Method
Request for Proposal
PIN
Request for Proposal-2027-001
Location
Ames, IA
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • City of Ames seeks engineering services for an Arc Flash Study at the Power Plant for the Electric Services Department.
  • Proposals are due by 2:00 PM local time on July 24, 2026, via AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net.
  • Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted via AmesBids no later than 5:00 PM local time on July 15, 2026.
  • Firms must be a registered supplier to submit a proposal in AmesBids.
  • Requirement: Firms must be a registered supplier to submit a proposal in AmesBids.

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Description

NOTICE & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2027-001 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ARC FLASH STUDY AT THE POWER PLANT The City of Ames (hereinafter referred to as “the City”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide electrical engineering services for an Arc Flash Study at the Power Plant for the Electric Services 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 July 24, 2026, in AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net 2027-001. 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 July 15, 2026. Proposals received after 2:00 PM local time, July 24, 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. 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.

Bid #: 2027-001 · Request for Proposal · FY 2026 · Bid writer: Jill Burt · County: Story County

Documents (7): E500-2020-Exhibits Template -Project.docx, E500-2020 - Agreement -Project.docx, Affirmative Action Compliance Forms.pdf, Insurance - Professional Liability-RFP.pdf, Terms & Conditions.pdf, 2027-001 Scope of Work.pdf, Bid Invitation — download at https://www.demandstar.com/app/limited/bids/541100/details

Contact

Name
Jill Burt
Phone
(515) 239-5126
Address
Ames, IA
Full source recordfrom DemandStar
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Engineering Services for Arc Flash Study at the Power Plant
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Engineering Services for Arc Flash Study at the Power Plant
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Contact Info
amanda.moore@cityofames.org
Contact Name
Amanda Moore
Scope Of Work
NOTICE & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2027-001 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ARC FLASH STUDY AT THE POWER PLANT The City of Ames (hereinafter referred to as “the City”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide electrical engineering services for an Arc Flash Study at the Power Plant for the Electric Services 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 July 24, 2026, in AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net 2027-001. 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 July 15, 2026. Proposals received after 2:00 PM local time, July 24, 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. 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.
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Jul 1, 2026
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