1117729-event.pdf

27 January 2023

12-15 Passenger Van Iowa DAS on behalf of Iowa Dept. for the Blind is seeking a Respondent to provide a new, unused 12-15 passenger van.

27 January 2023

Open 1/15/2023 12:00 PM CST Type Request for Bids Close 1/27/2023 9:00 AM CST Number 005-RFB-0310-2023 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 1/27/2023 9:00 AM CST

Contacts David Kundid david.kundid@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-745-2796

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 7190 Vans, Cargo

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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.

This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agencies’ benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid.

It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents.

NOTE: Anytime the Bidder opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No information will be lost from the initial submission.

NOTE: Bidder must approve and resubmit their bid after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the bid was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Bidder only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment.

Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your bid again (if previously submitted).

Description

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Bidder shall read and make certifications of the their Bid.

2. Bidder shall read and authorize to release information for their Bid.

3. Mandatory Bidders Conference - The State will hold a mandatory Bidder conference in conjunction with this RFB.

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Buyer Attachments

1. Exceptions Form RFB.docx

2. Vehicle Specifications Terms and Conditions.pdf

3. Passenger Van Vehicle Specifications Worksheet.xlsb

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Bid

Instructions:

Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

1.1 Enter the Bidder's contact name, telephone number, email address, and shipping address for questions regarding this solicitation.

1.2 Enter the Bidder's State or Foreign Country of Residence.

1.3 Bidder shall enter the Resident Preference given by the State or Foreign Country of the Bidder’s residence. Enter the resident preference in the text box or indicate "no preference".

1.4 Bidder shall read, fill-out and upload the Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document.

1.5 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?

1.6 A Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information shall fully complete the form attached. In the Items Section, mark each good or service upon which the Bidder believes confidential information appears.

1.7 The State of Iowa requires shipping to be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

Group 2: Terms and Conditions

Instructions:

Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

2.1 Bidder shall read the RFB Definitions and enter a response.

2.2 Bidder shall read the Administrative Terms and enter a response.

2.3 Bidder shall read the Contract Terms & Conditions and enter a response.

2.4 Bidder shall read the Specification Terms and enter a response.

2.5 Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions for GOODS and enter a response.

2.6 The Bidder hereby explicitly authorizes the Agency to conduct criminal history and/or other background investigation(s) of the Bidder, its officers, directors, shareholders, or partners and managerial and supervisory personnel retained by the Bidder for the performance of the resulting Contract. Bidder shall enter a response.

Group 3: Payment Terms

Instructions:

Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

3.1 Payment Terms - Per Iowa Code § 8A.514 the State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by a Bidder. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

3.2 What discount will the Bidder give for payment in 15 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

3.3 What discount will the Bidder give for payment in 30 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

Group 4: Specifications

Instructions:

Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

4.1 The Respondent shall be a manufacturer or manufacturer authorized dealer.

4.2 The Respondent shall be able to delivery police van(s) on or prior to 5/1/2023.

4.3 Respondent shall meet the specifications listed in the attached Vehicle Specification Worksheet.

4.4 The Respondent shall provide a new, unused 12-15 passenger van.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1. Bid Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 12-15 Passenger Van 1 EA - Each

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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