2026 compact 4 door SUV, AWD/4WD Ford Bronco or equivalent

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services Fleet Services issued a Request for Bids on January 22, 2026, seeking qualified vehicle dealerships to supply one 2026 compact 4-door SUV with all-wheel or four-wheel drive, specifically a Ford Bronco or equivalent model. Bids are due by February 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, with the contract term beginning upon award and concluding on September 30, 2026, with an option for one additional annual renewal at the same or more favorable terms. Respondents must be car dealerships with a physical location within Iowa and must complete and submit detailed vehicle specifications worksheets alongside their bid response. The procurement intends to replace a discontinued Ford Escape SUV and will make the resulting contract available to all state agencies. Bidders must agree to FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms and net 60-day payment terms, with the option to offer an additional discount for payment within 30 days. Prerequisites for bid submission include completion of required certifications, authorization to release bidder information, and acknowledgment of all terms and conditions outlined in the Vehicle Specifications Terms and Conditions document and Ford 4WD Bronco Sport specifications worksheet.

The solicitation does not identify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it reference disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. A $100 quarterly administrative fee applies to all sales made under the contract, and all selected bidders must submit detailed quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format to the issuing officer Rick Tucker (rick.tucker@iowa.gov) and may be required to provide ad-hoc reporting upon state request. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.