Sale of Pony Truss Bridge

The City of Ames is accepting sealed bids for the purchase and removal of a surplus steel pony truss bridge structure. The bridge is being sold as-is, with all faults, and the buyer assumes all risks and liabilities associated with ownership, transportation, handling, modification, reconstruction, installation, maintenance, disposal, or reuse of the structure. The buyer will be responsible for all labor, equipment, permits, insurance, and other costs associated with removal of the structure. The bridge structure is approximately 90 feet 7 inches long, 23 feet 6 inches wide, and 9 feet high, with visible corrosion, section loss, weathering, and age-related deterioration present. • The bridge structure is being sold as surplus property, and the City of Ames makes no representations or warranties regarding its condition or suitability for reuse. • The buyer must submit a sealed bid, including acknowledgement of receipt of all addenda, and must meet all requirements outlined in the bid documents. • The City of Ames reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards as it deems to be in the best interest of the City. • The successful buyer will be required to remit payment in full to the City of Ames Finance Department within seven days after notification. • The buyer must coordinate with Mark Gansen, Civil Engineer II, Public Works – Traffic, to ensure adjacent wetlands and large trees are protected during removal activities.