Public Works

Engineering and Construction Inspection

PW Engineering- Inspections

Street and Utility Maintenance

Street Maintenance on Welch Ave

Traffic Engineering and Operations

Traffic signal pic.jpg

Resource Recovery Plant

Resource Recovery Kids tour

The Public Works Department has 5 divisions including Administration, Traffic Engineering, Engineering, Operations, and Resource Recovery. We build and maintain street and utility infrastructure and manage the solid waste and recycling programs.

 


Request for Proposals (RFP)


Capital Program and Construction Management Software

The City of Ames is requesting proposals for Capital Program and Construction Management Software. 

Questions about the process or submittal requirements can be directed to Mindy Bryngelson or McKinlee Ritter no later than June 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. 

Complete proposals including the Functional Requirements Matrix must be submitted no later than June 30, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. 

Request for Proposal(PDF, 358KB)

Functional Requirements Matrix(XLSX, 14KB)

Request for Proposal (Revised June 17, 2026)(PDF, 345KB)

Response to Vendor Questions June 17, 2026(PDF, 69KB)

Supplemental Information 

Public Works Background(PDF, 141KB)

Sample Bid Tab, Pay Estimate, Change Order Workbook(XLSX, 304KB)

Sample CIP Overall Budget Planning(XLSX, 66KB)

Sample Project Listing(XLSX, 783KB)  


 

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Request for Quotes (RFQ)