Ames Animal Services Facility

The City of Ames is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction, addition, and renovation of the Ames Animal Services Facility, a pre‑engineered metal building. The scope includes interior remodels, entrance and fenestration upgrades, exterior cladding, screen walls, louvers, and full civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunications work. Bidders must be registered suppliers, provide bid security, and furnish a performance bond equal to 100 % of the contract price. The contract award will be announced on October 13 2026, with work required to be substantially completed by September 17 2027. • New building addition and renovation of existing metal structure • Interior finishes, entrance systems, windows, exterior cladding, screen walls, louvers • Civil, structural, MEP, plumbing, and telecom installations • Pre‑bid meeting/site inspection on 10 Sept 2026 (attendance not mandatory) • Bid submission electronically via AmesBids by 2 PM CT on 30 Sept 2026 • Mandatory bid and performance bonds (100 % of contract price) • Award announcement 13 Oct 2026; completion required by 17 Sept 2027 • Preference for Iowa‑sourced labor and materials per state statutes