005-RFB-3132-2027 SED 7-8 Nissan Sedans.xlsx

This is a Vehicle Specification Worksheet for Request for Bid (RFB) 005-RFB-3132-2027 issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services Fleet Services to solicit bids from Nissan dealerships for model year 2027 sedans or equivalent vehicles. The bid solicitation covers two vehicle categories: SED 7 (Nissan Sentra or equivalent compact four-door front-wheel-drive sedan) and SED 8 (Nissan Altima or equivalent mid-size four-door front-wheel-drive sedan). Dealers are required to submit completed Vehicle Specification Worksheets in Excel format along with a completed RFB Criteria document. The worksheet establishes standardized base vehicle specifications and optional upgrades for each vehicle category, with dealers entering pricing information in designated yellow-highlighted fields representing their final price submission. Dealers may bid 2026 model year vehicles if they can provide 2027 model pricing with availability by December 1, 2026, with no distinction made between model years in lowest price determination.

The pricing structure includes a base vehicle price configured per specifications, additional optional equipment costs (or deduction costs for option deletions), a discount percentage off manufacturer's suggested retail price for options costing $3,000 or less (excluding engine and powertrain options), and a per-mile delivery charge for vehicle delivery anywhere in Iowa with a separate delivery cost to the Department of Administrative Services in Des Moines. Base specifications for the Sentra include a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with Xtronic CVT transmission, while the Altima specifies a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with Xtronic CVT transmission. Both vehicles include standard features such as power locks, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, backup cameras, and various safety features, with dealers able to add optional equipment including advanced driver assistance systems, remote start capabilities, and enhanced interior features.