City of Ames
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61 buying signals are open at City of Ames. See all of them free.
- City Certifies Youth Housing Program for Renewal Funding
- The council considered a memorandum of understanding with Story County to apply for 2026 Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funding. The application itself was the key action, so the opportunity is still open at the time of the agenda. Any funded public safety work would likely follow after the grant decision.
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City of Ames: City Certifies Youth Housing Program for Renewal Funding
The City of Ames is authorizing its Mayor to sign a Certificate of Consistency for YSS's HUD renewal...
City of Ames considered a memorandum of understanding with Story County to apply for 2026 Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funding. The application itself was the key action, so the opportunity is still open at the time of the agenda. Any funded public safety work would likely follow after the grant decision.
JAG application partnership for county/city public safety technology and equipment funding
City of Ames: City Considering Renewal of Ash Pond Monitoring Contract
The City of Ames is considering renewing its contract with GHD Services for regulatory compliance mo...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for City of Ames?
- City of Ames currently works with 14,184 vendors across contract types including OTHER, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 121 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
- How do I win a contract with City of Ames?
- Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Ames include City of Ames — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Ames — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Ames City Council Approves Easement Vacations, Contracts, and Infrastructure, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
- Where does City of Ames publish RFPs?
- City of Ames publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 267 solicitations from City of Ames. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Ames?
- At City of Ames, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include CyRide, CyRide (Transit), Iowa State University, and City Council. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 121 decision-makers at City of Ames.
- What does City of Ames spend the most on?
- Based on 1,353 tracked contracts, City of Ames spends most on Capital Projects (579), Public Works (206), Transportation (194), Utilities (193), and Environmental Services (181). Contract types include OTHER, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are City of Ames's current vendors?
- City of Ames currently works with vendors including KEYSTONE EQUITY GROUP, MAVERIK #5299, MAVERIK #5119, SIPS & PADDY'S IRISH PUB, GHD SERVICES INC, CASEY'S #4314, STORY COUNTY, FLETCHER REINHARDT COMPANY, CASEY'S GENERAL STORE #2298, and VAN MAANEN ELECTRIC INC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- What projects is City of Ames working on?
- Based on 12 tracked meetings, City of Ames is actively discussing: City of Ames — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Ames — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Ames City Council Approves Easement Vacations, Contracts, and Infrastructure, Ames City Council Meeting: Approvals, Events, and Key Decisions, and Ames City Council Meeting Summary: Key Decisions & Development Updates. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
- How many active solicitations does City of Ames have?
- City of Ames currently has 267 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (579), Public Works (206), and Transportation (194). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.
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