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This is a product photograph file supporting a Request for Quote issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources 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 is for a single vehicle unit to be delivered by June 1, 2026, to the Bays Branch Wildlife Unit located at 3123 200th Street, Panora, Iowa 50216. Bidders 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 mandatory 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, allowing the State of Iowa sixty days to remit payment on invoices, with vendors permitted to offer early payment discounts at fifteen or thirty days. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or incumbent vendor requirements were identified. The solicitation does not require integration with existing infrastructure or technology. No explicit budget range was stated in the procurement documents. This is a straightforward vehicle acquisition for wildlife management operations, with clear expectations for vendor qualifications, vehicle specifications, and delivery requirements.