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- Solicitation number
- 005-RFB-2746-2026
- Issued by
- Polk County, Davenport City, Iowa
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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services seeking qualified respondents to provide 53' x 102" Great Dane Refrigerated Reefers or equivalent trailers. The solicitation, numbered 005-RFB-2746-2026, requests one refrigerated reefer unit with delivery to Iowa DAS Fleet at 510 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. The bid opening occurred on May 7, 2026, with bids due by May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT. The resulting contract will begin June 1, 2026 and expire May 31, 2028, with the agency retaining the sole option to renew for up to four additional annual extensions on the same or more favorable terms. The contract will be available to all State Agencies and is not intended to be exclusive.
Bidders must be Iowa-based dealerships with a physical location within the state and must complete detailed specification worksheets confirming compliance with trailer requirements. Pricing terms require FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping, with payment terms of Net 60 days per Iowa Code 8A.514; bidders may offer an optional discount for payment within 30 days. In addition to the bid price, a 1% administrative fee on all sales must be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidders are required to submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format detailing all sales transactions, along with a sample report demonstrating reporting capability. All bidders must complete certifications regarding terminations, litigation, and debarment status, and may request confidential treatment of specific information. Inquiries should be directed to Rick Tucker at rick.tucker@das.iowa.gov or 515-360-9912.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Reefer Trailer Specs.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 005-RFB-2746-2026 Refrigerated Reefer.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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07 May 2026
53' x 102" Great Dane Refrigerated Reefer or equivalent Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking respondents to provide 53' x 102" Great Dane Refrigerated Reefers or equivalent.
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Open 5/7/2026 12:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 5/21/2026 12:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-2746-2026 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 5/21/2026 12:00 PM CDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60
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Contacts Rick Tucker rick.tucker@das.iowa.gov
Phone +1 515-360-9912
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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 6570 Refrigerated Bodies 7308 Trailers, With Enclosed Refrigeration Unit
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Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking respondents to provide 53' x 102" Great Dane Refrigerated Reefers or equivalent.
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 06/01/2026 and will expire 05/31/2028.
The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to four (4) annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies.
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. 005-RFB-2746-2026 Refrigerated Reefer.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 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 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
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@das.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.
2.10
Administrative Fee - In addition to the approved discounts or prices specified in the Contract herein, the Bidder must pay to the Agency a 1% 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.
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: 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 dealership with a physical location within the State of Iowa.
4.2 The Respondent shall provide trailer(s) that meet or exceed the specifications listed in the trailer specifications worksheet attached to this solicitation. Respondent shall fill out the specifications worksheet, and upload in Vendor Attachments.
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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 TRL 1 - 53' x 102" Great Dane Reefer 1 EA - Each
53' x 102" Great Dane Reefer(s) to include shipping to Iowa DAS Fleet, 510 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
EXAMPLE: Great Dane Everest Reefer
Details on Bid Worksheet
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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