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This is a photograph file related to a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the procurement of a 2026 Can-Am Defender 6x6 Limited utility task vehicle or State-approved equivalent. The RFQ opened on January 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM CST and closes on January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The solicitation seeks a single utility vehicle to be delivered by June 1, 2026, to the Bays Branch Wildlife Unit located at 3123 200th Street, Panora, Iowa 50216. Vendors must be authorized manufacturer representatives capable of providing manufacturer warranties and must submit detailed technical specifications with their quotes, clearly documenting any deviations from original specifications. Bidders are required to complete specified questions addressing contact information, business history, specification acceptance, terms and conditions acceptance, and payment terms.

The procurement follows standard shipping conditions with FOB Destination and prepaid freight requirements. Payment terms are governed by Iowa Code 8A.514, which permits the State of Iowa sixty days to remit payment on invoices, with potential opportunities for vendors to offer early payment discounts at fifteen or thirty days. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendor requirements, or technology integration needs were identified in the solicitation. The RFQ represents a straightforward vehicle acquisition for the DNR's wildlife management operations with clear expectations for vendor qualifications and delivery requirements. No specific budget range was explicitly stated in the procurement documents.