Notice of Public Hearing and to Bidders

Sealed bids will be received for projects in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file in the City Clerk’s office for the below listed projects. Contractors assume all risk associated with delivery of its bid to the office of the City Clerk prior to the specified time deadline. The City of Ames reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after receipt of bids, and no bid may be withdrawn during this period. The City does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City.

Project  Bid Due Date Date of Public Hearing
 2025 Battery Electric Bus Improvements Project  10/08/25  
2:00 p.m.
Room 238, 515 Clark Ave
10/14/25  
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave
 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program
(S Russell Avenue - S 4th St to Lincoln Way)
10/08/25  
2:00 p.m.
Room 238, 515 Clark Ave
 10/14/25  
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave
 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program
(S Riverside Drive - S 4th St to Lincoln Way)
 10/08/25  
2:00 p.m.
Room 238, 515 Clark Ave
10/14/25  
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave 
 2025/26 Traffic Signal Program 10/22/25 
2:00 p.m.
Room 238, 515 Clark Ave   
10/28/25  
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave
 Homewood Hole #9 Crossing Improvements 11/12/25
2:00 p.m.
Room 238, 515 Clark Ave
11/18/25
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave
 Load Center Replacement at the Power Plant 11/12/25
2:00 p.m.
Room 238, 515 Clark Ave
11/18/25
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave