City of Ames

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Ames, IA
Country:: US

City of Ames RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Light Poles, Cable & Wire for Electric Services (Request for Quotation)
Open
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Aug 12, 2026
Light poles, cable & wire for Electric Services.
Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Open
Jul 22, 2026
Closes
Aug 11, 2026
Vendors to provide on-site and walk-in locations for influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164569
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
606
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
68,220
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of Ames

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
78 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than ~$10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Iowa DAS Master Agreements, NASPO ValuePoint, HGACBuy, Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Ames (IA) occasionally approves sole source for highly specialized proprietary technology (e.g., proprietary software or Power Plant equipment). Practical steps:
- Work directly with the end-user department to build the business case.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- There is no evidence that the City of Ames uses cooperative purchasing today; prioritize direct competitive bidding via AmesBids. We don't have evidence they use co-ops today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ames

Ames City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed several key items, including the reappointment of the city assessor to a six-year term and a presentation on a childcare feasibility study. Other topics included the approval of consent agenda items concerning a survey on city boards and commissions, public comments regarding green energy and solar farms, and a discussion on potential regulatory actions for data center developments.
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee Meeting
Date: Jul 14, 2027Type: Meeting mention
The committee held public hearings and approved several agenda items, including the final Federal Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, the final Transportation System Management and Operation Plan, and an amendment to the Public Participation Plan. Discussions included minor project updates from the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the I-35 widening project, which were noted to have no impact on local funding.
Ames City Council Special Meeting
Date: Jul 21, 2026

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Ames.

Kara NadyAccounting & Reporting Manager

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Justin VaseyActing Fleet Support Manager

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City of Ames RFPs

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Ames City Council Regular Meeting

Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee Meeting

Ames City Council Special Meeting

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City of Ames RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Early Buyer Signals

Ames City Council Regular Meeting

Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee Meeting

Ames City Council Special Meeting

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