005-RFB-2365-2026 HHS 3500 cube vans.xlsx

This is a Vehicle Specification Worksheet prepared for Iowa Health and Human Services' Request for Bids (RFB) 005-RFB-2365-2026 seeking procurement of two 3500 chassis cube vans. The vehicles must feature 14'x8' cube boxes with E-track and roll doors, front wheel drive capability, and meet comprehensive specifications including a minimum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 9,300 pounds, extended wheelbase of 155" to 160", V6 or V8 gasoline engines, and a minimum box height of 75 inches. The vehicles must be sourced from current dealer inventory to meet an immediate delivery need. The bid opening is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with final bids due by December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST. Interested vendors should contact Rick Tucker at rick.tucker@iowa.gov or +1 515-360-9912 for additional information.

The specification worksheet outlines detailed vehicle requirements including standard features such as power door locks with remote keyless entry, Bluetooth capability, AM/FM radio with clock, air conditioning, cruise control, power brakes with four-wheel anti-lock capability, daytime running lights, reverse backup camera, high-back bucket seats with cloth upholstery, all-season radial tires with spare, wood flooring, and two rows of E-track at 20" and 40" heights. Bidders must provide pricing for the base vehicle cost plus delivery to the Department of Administrative Services in Des Moines. Payment terms are Net 60 days in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514, with vendors permitted to offer discounts for payments within 30 days. All shipping will be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. The resulting contract is non-exclusive and may be extended at Iowa HHS's sole discretion for an unspecified number of annual periods. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated, and potential bidders must certify full compliance with all outlined requirements to be considered responsible vendors.