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This is a photograph file related to a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the procurement of a 2026 Can-Am Defender 6x6 Limited utility task vehicle or an approved equivalent. The RFQ opened on January 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM CST with a closing deadline of January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The solicitation requires 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. 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 mandatory questions addressing contact information, business history, specification acceptance, terms and conditions acceptance, and payment terms.

Pricing will be governed by 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 potential vendor opportunities to offer early payment discounts at fifteen or thirty days. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or technology integration requirements were identified in the solicitation. Vendors must acknowledge and accept standard DNR contract conditions and general conditions as part of their bid submission. The procurement represents a straightforward vehicle acquisition for the DNR's wildlife management operations with clear expectations for vendor qualifications, vehicle specifications, and delivery requirements.