Miscellaneous Electric Supplies

The City of Ames is seeking quotes for various electric supplies, including pedestals, deadend assemblies, ground rods, brackets, termination kits, crossarm pins, ground wire moulding, etc. for Electric Distribution inventory. The specification provided focuses on a 10 ft fiberglass four-position deadend crossarm assembly, which must meet specific standards for ultraviolet radiation degradation, vertical and longitudinal strength, and transverse pin test. The crossarm must be constructed of UV stabilized pultruded fiberglass, have a synthetic veil surface and UV resin inhibitors, and be filled with a high density, closed cell, expandable foam. • The crossarm must meet or exceed ASTM G53-96 (G154-06) for ultraviolet radiation degradation. • The crossarm must meet or exceed the ultimate moment capacity and deflection characteristics of an equivalent wood crossarm per ANSI 05.3-1995, Annex B. • The crossarm must have a minimum crushing load of 500 psi under washer without any permanent deformation or damage. • The ultimate horizontal (longitudinal) load per wire position must be a minimum of 13,000 lbs. • The crossarm must have a minimum of 1 year warranty on materials and workmanship.