City of Ames - Snow Removal at Ames Transit Agency Bus Stops - 2027-049 (2026)
City of AmesCity · Ames, IA- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 11 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Quinn Eggink
- (515) 239-5128
The 30-second brief
The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide snow and ice removal, sanding, salting, and related winter maintenance services at Ames Transit Agency (CyRide) bus stop locations, shelters, benches, pads, and end point turnarounds within the city of Ames and ISU campus during the 2026/27 winter season. The contract includes base work for 91 bus stop locations plus optional service for 34 ISU campus stops and 2 end point turnarounds, with an option for 4 additional 12-month contract renewal periods. Responses must be submitted before the deadline of November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Bidders must include insurance coverage with commercial general liability of $1,000,000, automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation, along with adherence to local consideration programs and traffic safety training requirements.
Lump sum cost per round of snow and ice removal at 91 bus stop locations; lump sum cost per round of snow and ice removal at 36 add-on campus bus stops; cost per hour to provide additional snow removal services as directed by CyRide; estimated annual percentage increase for year 2-5 of contract; optional lump sum cost per round of snow and ice removal at 2 end point turnarounds; optional rate per hour for snow removal services
Price, other factors affecting value of services proposed
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Summary
The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide snow and ice removal, sanding, salting, and related winter maintenance services at Ames Transit Agency (CyRide) bus stop locations, shelters, benches, pads, and end point turnarounds within the city of Ames and ISU campus during the 2026/27 winter season.
The contract includes base work for 91 bus stop locations plus optional service for 34 ISU campus stops and 2 end point turnarounds, with an option for 4 additional 12-month contract renewal periods. Responses must be submitted before the deadline of November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Bidders must include insurance coverage with commercial general liability of $1,000,000, automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation, along with adherence to local consideration programs and traffic safety training requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, other factors affecting value of services proposed
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Lump sum cost per round of snow and ice removal at 91 bus stop locations
- Lump sum cost per round of snow and ice removal at 36 add-on campus bus stops
- Cost per hour to provide additional snow removal services as directed by CyRide
- Estimated annual percentage increase for year 2-5 of contract
- Optional lump sum cost per round of snow and ice removal at 2 end point turnarounds
- Optional rate per hour for snow removal services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Certificate of Insurance
- Notarized Local Business Certificate
- Signed bid forms
- Submit to
- https://amesbids.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=1263&SourceType=1
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Ames, IA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Ames?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://amesbids.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=1263&SourceType=1. For questions, contact Quinn Eggink.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Ames in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Quinn Eggink at (515) 239-5128. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Lump sum cost per round of snow and ice removal at 91 bus stop locations; lump sum cost per round of snow and ice removal at 36 add-on campus bus stops; cost per hour to provide additional snow removal services as directed by CyRide; estimated annual percentage increase for year 2-5 of contract; opt. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, other factors affecting value of services proposed" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Ames?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Ames are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Ames regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate of Insurance, notarized Local Business Certificate, signed bid forms. Review the full document from City of Ames for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ames, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.