1221043-event.pdf

24 April 2024

Awarded To: GL Ankeny Ford LLC award

SUV Group 3 - Mid-Size 4 Door AWD or 4X4 SUV, Automatic Transmission or

CVT

SUV Group 3 - Mid-Size 4 Door AWD or 4X4 SUV, Automatic Transmission or CVT

24 April 2024

Open 3/31/2024 1:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 4/14/2024 1:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-0970-2024 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 4/14/2024 1:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Rick Tucker rick.tucker@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-360-9912

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

7100 AUTOMOBILES, SCHOOL BUSES, SUVS, AND VANS, INCLUDING DIESEL,

GASOLINE, ELECTRIC, HYBRID, AND ALL OTHER FUEL TYPES

7180 SUV Type Vehicles, Including Carryalls

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SUV Group 3 - Mid-Size 4 Door AWD or 4X4 SUV, Automatic Transmission or CVT

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).

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin April 22, 2024 and end on April 21, 2025.

The Contract may be renewed by mutual agreement of both parties for 1 year.

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.

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Buyer Attachments

1. SUV Group 3 - Mid-Size 4 Door AWD or 4X4 SUV, Automatic Transmission or CVT.xlsx

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Bid

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

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 Enter the number of years the Bidder has been in business in the text box.

1.5 Describe the level of technical experience in providing the types of goods and/or services sought by the solicitation. Enter the information in the the text box or upload a document to the Vendor Attachments Section and enter "see attached" in the text box.

1.6 List all goods and/or services similar to those sought by this solicitation that the Bidder has provided to business or government entities. Fill out the text box or upload a document to the Vendor Attachments Section and enter "see attached" in the text box.

1.7

The Bidder shall provide references from three (3) previous customers or clients knowledgeable of the Bidder’s performance in providing goods and/or services similar to the goods and/or services described in this solicitation. Enter a contact person, telephone number and email address for each reference. Fill out the text box. If the Bidder wants to upload reference letters to the Vendor Attachments Section, enter "see attached" in the text box.

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

1.9 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?

1.10 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.

1.11 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 you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

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

2.7 Bidder shall read the Federal Terms and Conditions and enter a response.

2.8 Bidder shall read the Insurance Requirements and enter a response.

2.9 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.

2.10

Quarterly Sales Report - The Bidder shall provide an electronic detailed quarterly report on ALL sales made under this Contract via e-Mail to the Issuing Officer Rick Tucker at rick.tucker@iowa.gov. The report file format shall be Microsoft Excel compatible format.

The report at minimum shall include the date of sale, customer name and address, full product description, SKU Numbers, quantity, invoice number, unit and extended invoice prices. Bidder’s Bid must include a sample report and a description of the reporting that will be provided. The State reserves the right to request more detailed information (ad-hoc reporting) at any time and on an individual or specific basis for a specific product, department, time frame, or for a range of products, departments or time frames.

2.11

Administrative Fee - In addition to the approved discounts or prices specified in the Contract herein, the Bidder must pay to the Agency a $100.00 Administrative Fee on all sales made against this Contract. The fee shall be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Central Procurement; Attn: Chief Operating Officer, Level 3, Hoover State Office Building, 1305 E. Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0105.

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Group 3: Payment Terms

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

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 30 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

Group 4: Requirements

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

4.1 All vehicle specifications are provided in the Vehicle Specification Worksheet attached to this Bid. Bidders must submit an electronic copy of their completed Vehicle Specification Worksheets and Insurance Certificate. See buyer attachment for worksheet.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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