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Auto Specialty Wiring & Accessories
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005-RFB-2962-2027
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Iowa

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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) document issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the procurement of auto specialty wiring and accessories for vehicle upfitting. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for various electrical components including zip ties (medium and small), heat shrink butt connectors in red, blue, and yellow, mini fuses (15A and 30A), and sixteen and fourteen gauge striped wiring in multiple color combinations. The RFB was open from July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT with a closing date of August 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT. The contract was awarded to Waytek Inc. on August 26, 2026 for $1,853.28. The contract term begins October 1, 2026 for one year and may be renewed by mutual agreement for up to five additional years, with the resulting master agreement available for use by all State of Iowa agencies and eligible political subdivisions. This contract replaces the previous Master Agreement 23094C with Waytek, Inc.

Bidders were required to agree to FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms and Net 60 payment terms with an option to provide a discount for payment within 30 days. The solicitation requires all awarded vendors to submit quarterly sales reports and pay a 1.00% administrative fee calculated on net sales to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidders were required to certify that they are not classified as a "Prohibited Company" under Iowa Executive Order 18 and Iowa Code section 12K.1(4). The RFB specifies that bids must include a percentage discount off MSRP or markup percentage for the specified product line items. Commodity codes 28595 and 28500 classify the procurement as electrical equipment, supplies, and wiring devices.

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26 August 2026

Awarded To: Waytek Inc - 1,853.28 USD

Auto Specialty Wiring & Accessories Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking respondents to provide Auto Specialty Wiring & Accessories for vehicle upfitting.

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Open 7/31/2026, 12:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 8/14/2026, 12:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-2962-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 8/14/2026, 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

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

28595 Wiring Devices: Adapters, Caps, Connectors, Extension Cords, Fluorescent and HP Starters, Outlets, Plates and Covers, Plugs, Receptacles, Safety Cord Lock, Switches, Terminals, etc. (Incl. Recycled Electrical Products, Supplies)

28500 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, EXCEPT CABLE AND WIRE

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Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking respondents to provide Auto Specialty Wiring & Accessories for vehicle upfitting.

The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified Bidders to provide the goods, services, or both described in this RFB for the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies.

The Lead Agency intends to award one or more contracts for the term identified in the solicitation. At its sole discretion, the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual renewal periods specified in the solicitation. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFB shall be non-exclusive, and the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies reserve the right to procure similar goods or services through other contracts or procurement methods as permitted by law.

This RFB is intended to provide Bidders with the information necessary to prepare responsive and competitive bids. The solicitation process is conducted for the benefit of the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies to obtain the information needed to evaluate bids and select the Bidder(s) whose bid best meets the requirements of this RFB. This RFB is not intended to contain every detail or consideration that may be relevant to preparing a bid. Each Bidder is solely responsible for reviewing the solicitation and obtaining any additional information necessary to prepare a complete and responsive bid.

Bid Submission and Amendments

· Bidders are encouraged to Save Progress frequently, particularly after uploading documents.

· If a Bidder opens a bid after it has been certified and submitted, the bid must be certified and resubmitted.

Opening the bid does not remove previously entered information or uploaded documents.

· If the Issuing Officer issues an amendment after a bid has been submitted, the Bidder must review and acknowledge the amendment, then certify and resubmit the bid. All previously submitted information and attachments will remain intact.

Instructions for Responding to an Amendment

1. Review the amendment in the solicitation.

2. Complete any newly added or revised questions in the Questions section, if applicable.

3. Acknowledge the amendment.

4. Certify and resubmit the bid before the solicitation closing date and time.

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin 10/1/2026 for period of one year.

The Contract may be renewed by mutual agreement of both parties for up to five (5) years.

The resulting Contract will be available for use by all State of Iowa Agencies and other eligible Political Subdivisions.

This contract will replace Master Agreement 23094C with Waytek, Inc.

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 There are no Buyer Attachments added to this event.

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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 Enter the number of years of experience the Bidder has with providing the types of goods and/or services sought by the solicitation.

1.6 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.

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

1.8

Form 22 – Confidential Treatment of Information – All Bidders are required to submit a Form 22 indicating whether or not they are requesting confidential treatment of specific information within their response (see form attached). If Bidder DOES NOT request confidential treatment, Bidder must complete Part 1 of Form 22 and upload in response to this question. If Bidder DOES requests confidential treatment of specific information, Bidder must: (1) fully complete and sign Part 2 of Form 22 and upload in response to this question; (2) prepare and upload a “Public Copy” of the Bid to the "Vendor Attachments" tab from which the confidential information has been redacted as described in Form 22.

1.9 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 submit a complete and accurate Quarterly Sales Report in Microsoft Excel for net sales made under the resulting Contract.

Reports shall be submitted in the format and by the method prescribed by the State and shall be received by no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the end of each calendar quarter. Net sales means the total invoiced sales less credits, returns, refunds, and canceled orders. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.10

Administrative Fee - In addition to the approved discounts or prices specified in the solicitation herein, the Bidder shall pay to the Agency a 1.00% Administrative Fee calculated using the sales reported on the corresponding Quarterly Sales Report. The fee shall be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.11

Pursuant to Iowa Executive Order 18 (February 10, 2026), the State of Iowa may not purchase equipment, supplies, or services from a Prohibited Company. For purposes of this solicitation, "Prohibited Company" has the meaning set forth in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) – please see a copy of Iowa Code section 12K.1 attached for your reference.

Bidder shall either hereby certify that “no” it is not a Prohibited Company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4), or “yes” it is a Prohibited Company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4). If the Bidder answers "yes," the Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject and not evaluate the Bidder's proposal.

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2.12 Please indicate which list(s) identified in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) that Bidder is included on and provide additional clarification or information about Bidder’s inclusion on this list.

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: Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Specifications, submit a question in the Question and Answer Section with your exception.

4.1 The Respondent shall provide auto specialty wiring & accessories that meet or exceed the specifications listed in the "Items" section within this solicitation.

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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 Zip Ties - Medium 3/16 X 8 1,000 EA - Each

Zip Ties - Medium 3/16 X 8

P2 Zip Ties - Small 1/8 X4 1,000 EA - Each

Zip Ties - Small 1/8 X4

P3 Heat Shrink Red Butt Connector 1,000 EA - Each

Heat Shrink Red Butt Connector

P4 Heat Shrink Blue Butt Connector 1,000 EA - Each

Heat Shrink Blue Butt Connector

P5 Heat Shrink Yellow Butt Connector 1,000 EA - Each

Heat Shrink Yellow Butt Connector

P6 15A Mini Fuse 100 EA - Each

15A Mini Fuse

P7 30A Mini Fuse 100 EA - Each

30A Mini Fuse

P8 16 GA - White/Yellow Striped Wire 1,000 EA - Each

16 GA - White/Yellow Striped Wire

P9 16 GA - Red/White Striped Wire 1,000 EA - Each

16 GA - Red/White Striped Wire

P10 16 GA - Black Striped Wire 1,000 EA - Each

16 GA - Black Striped Wire

P11 16 GA - Red Striped Wire 1,000 EA - Each

16 GA - Red Striped Wire

P12 14 GA - Black Striped Wire 1,000 EA - Each

14 GA - Black Striped Wire

P13 Percentage off MSRP or Markup Percentage 1 P1 - Percent

Product Line Item

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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