Shipping Containers for the Fire Department
ID: 2026-111 • State: Iowa
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Description
Background
The City of Ames is issuing a Request for Quotation for used shipping containers intended for training purposes for the Fire Department.
The goal of this contract is to procure these containers to enhance the training capabilities of the department.
Work Details
Vendors are required to provide 7 used Wind Water Tight (WWT) shipping containers, each with a standard height and 40 feet in length.
The containers must be delivered by May 22, 2026.
All prices quoted must be exclusive of taxes, as the City of Ames is tax-exempt.
Period of Performance
The contract performance period will commence upon award and must be completed with delivery by May 22, 2026.
Place of Performance
The shipping containers will be delivered to the Fire Training Site located at 309 Carnegie Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with the Local Consideration Program by submitting a notarized Local Business Certificate if they are local vendors.
Bidders are also required to ensure that their bids remain valid for at least sixty (60) days after the bid submission deadline.
The City of Ames is issuing a Request for Quotation for used shipping containers intended for training purposes for the Fire Department.
The goal of this contract is to procure these containers to enhance the training capabilities of the department.
Work Details
Vendors are required to provide 7 used Wind Water Tight (WWT) shipping containers, each with a standard height and 40 feet in length.
The containers must be delivered by May 22, 2026.
All prices quoted must be exclusive of taxes, as the City of Ames is tax-exempt.
Period of Performance
The contract performance period will commence upon award and must be completed with delivery by May 22, 2026.
Place of Performance
The shipping containers will be delivered to the Fire Training Site located at 309 Carnegie Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with the Local Consideration Program by submitting a notarized Local Business Certificate if they are local vendors.
Bidders are also required to ensure that their bids remain valid for at least sixty (60) days after the bid submission deadline.
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Agency
Opportunity Type
Request for Quotation
Opportunity ID
2026-111
Response Deadline
April 20, 2026
Due in 10 Days
Date Posted
April 6, 2026
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$28,000 - $49,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
Source
On 4/6/26 City of Ames in Iowa issued Request for Quotation Shipping Containers for the Fire Department with ID 2026-111 due 4/20/26.