Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Ames.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Nov 9, 2026
Nov 23, 2026
The City of Ames is requesting bids from qualified vendors for an annual lease of 18 lithium electric golf carts and two gas utility carts from March through November 2027. The contract may be renewed annually for up to four additional years, through 2031. Bids close November 23, 2026, and late responses will not be reviewed.
Posted
Nov 9, 2026
Nov 20, 2026
The City of Ames is procuring one new skid steer loader with a bucket for its Water and Pollution Control Department. The loader will support water-plant maintenance, snow removal, grounds maintenance, and aggregate handling; the specifications include compatibility with existing City attachments, separately priced options, operator and maintenance training, manuals, and warranty coverage. Bidders must provide equipment specifications and supporting data, disclose deviations and subcontractor scopes, and the successful bidder must complete the City’s affirmative-action compliance requirements.
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
(2) Upfits for Electric Distribution Utility Maintenance truck chassis for the Fleet Services Department. 2 EA VT-U1560 VT-U1566 Utility Body, 108" Fiberglass, with Accessories.
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 Difficulty 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.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ames
The town hall meeting focused on the kickoff of the fiscal budget preparation process. Discussions covered an overview of the budget process timeline, existing financial background information, property tax levies, and the impact of recent state legislative changes on budget constraints. The city staff explained the challenges in maintaining service levels, discussed the use of capital improvement funds, and provided a platform for citizens to share input on operating budgets, service levels, and future capital projects.
The Commission discussed the implementation of several urban renewal areas and the impact of recent legislative changes regarding tax increment financing (TIF). Staff explained the strategy for proactively establishing or modifying 10 urban renewal areas to support future public improvements and economic development projects, noting consistency with the city's comprehensive plan. Discussion also addressed the definition of slum and blight, the mechanics of property tax caps, and the implications of new legislation on TIF availability and tax abatement programs. The Commission ultimately moved to approve the proposed alternative for the urban renewal area plans.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Ames.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
The council issued several proclamations, designating Eco Fair Day, National Community Planning Month, and Watershed Awareness Month. Key business included the approval of the consent agenda and the tabling of an agenda item due to an applicant's scheduling conflict. The council engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the development agreement for the Bluffs at Dinkbar Farms, specifically weighing the city's role versus the developer's responsibility for a proposed roundabout or lane widening project at the intersection of Cameron School Road and G.W. Carver, contingent on future grant funding.
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