005-RFB-2443-2026 Ford 4WD Bronco Sport.xlsx

This Vehicle Specification Worksheet is issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services Fleet Services for a Request for Bids soliciting qualified vehicle dealerships to supply one 2026 compact 4-door SUV with four-wheel drive, specifically a Ford Bronco Base model or equivalent. The solicitation requires respondents to be car dealerships with a physical location within Iowa and to complete detailed vehicle specification worksheets in Excel format along with their bid response. Bids are due by February 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, with the contract term beginning upon award and concluding on September 30, 2026, followed by an optional one-year renewal at the same or more favorable terms. The vehicle specifications include mandatory features such as a 2.3L I-4 E85 FFV engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive, five-passenger seating with front bucket and 60/40 split-folding bench configuration, an 8-inch LCD touchscreen radio with wireless phone connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, power door locks with remote keyless entry, and comprehensive safety features including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, and a high-resolution backup camera.

Dealerships must submit pricing in the yellow-highlighted fields of the specification worksheet, including the base vehicle price configured to specifications, delivery cost to the Department of Administrative Services in Des Moines, and a total vehicle price. Additional optional features with associated costs include engine block heater or cold climate package, extra key fobs, maintenance service manuals, and various advanced safety technologies such as cross-traffic alert, evasive steering assist, park assist, reverse sensing system, and voice-activated navigation. Dealers may also submit a discount percentage off manufacturer's suggested retail price for options valued at $3,000 or less, and a per-mile delivery charge for vehicles delivered elsewhere within Iowa. A $100 quarterly administrative fee applies to all sales made under the contract, and selected bidders must submit detailed quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format to Rick Tucker at rick.tucker@iowa.gov, with additional ad-hoc reporting required upon state request. Bidders must agree to FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms and net 60-day payment terms, with an optional additional discount available for payment within 30 days.