City of Ames - Three (3) Used Walking Floor Trailers for Municipal Solid Waste - 2027-044 Addendum 2 (2026)
Ames Transit Agency (CyRide)Special District · Ames, IA- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Quinn Eggink
- (515) 239-5128
The 30-second brief
The City of Ames is soliciting competitive bids for three (3) used walking floor trailers for municipal solid waste transportation at the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus, featuring spec ETL-1637-1639. Bidders may submit pricing for one or more trailers, with options for tandem axle, split axle, or triple axle configurations, minimum 48 ft length, and walking floor systems with leak resistance preferred. The procurement includes delivery to the Fleet Services Facility at 2207 Edison Street, Ames, IA, with responses due by November 6, 2026. The contract provides for a 60-day bid holding period, FOB Destination pricing, and award flexibility for individual lines or multiple vendors.
Three (3) used walking floor municipal solid waste trailers (Spec ETL-1637-1639)
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Summary
The City of Ames is soliciting competitive bids for three (3) used walking floor trailers for municipal solid waste transportation at the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus, featuring spec ETL-1637-1639.
Bidders may submit pricing for one or more trailers, with options for tandem axle, split axle, or triple axle configurations, minimum 48 ft length, and walking floor systems with leak resistance preferred. The procurement includes delivery to the Fleet Services Facility at 2207 Edison Street, Ames, IA, with responses due by November 6, 2026. The contract provides for a 60-day bid holding period, FOB Destination pricing, and award flexibility for individual lines or multiple vendors.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Three (3) used walking floor municipal solid waste trailers (Spec ETL-1637-1639)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Specification ETL-1637-1639 Walking Floor Trailers
- Signed addenda
- Notarized Local Business Certificate (optional)
- Submit to
- https://amesbids.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=1267&SourceType=2
- Scope location
- Ames, IA
- Reported agency
- City of Ames
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Ames Transit Agency (CyRide)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 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=1267&SourceType=2. For questions, contact Quinn Eggink.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Ames Transit Agency (CyRide) 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: Three (3) used walking floor municipal solid waste trailers (Spec ETL-1637-1639). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Ames Transit Agency (CyRide)?
All active and historical solicitations from Ames Transit Agency (CyRide) are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Ames Transit Agency (CyRide) regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Specification ETL-1637-1639 Walking Floor Trailers, signed addenda, Notarized Local Business Certificate (optional). Review the full document from Ames Transit Agency (CyRide) 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.
