2026 compact & mid-size SUVs (Jeep), extended small van (Pacifica) or equivalent

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services Fleet Services is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB) for the procurement of 2026 vehicles, seeking qualified car dealerships with physical locations in Iowa. The solicitation requires five specific vehicle line items: a compact 4-door 4x4 SUV (such as Jeep Compass Latitude Altitude), two mid-size 4-door 4x4 SUVs with 2-row seating (like Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2-row), one mid-size 4-door 4x4 SUV with 3-row seating (Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3-row), one mid-size 4-door 4x4 hybrid SUV (Jeep Cherokee hybrid), and one extended small front-wheel-drive van with 8-passenger capacity (Chrysler Pacifica Select). The solicitation opened on December 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST and closes on December 31, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST, with a contract term beginning upon award and ending on September 30, 2026. Bidders must submit sealed bids, complete all required certifications and questionnaires, and affirm acceptance of the Terms and Conditions. The primary contact for questions is Rick Tucker (rick.tucker@iowa.gov, 515-360-9912). Shipping terms are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, with payment terms allowing sixty days for state remittance.

Bidders are required to pay a $100.00 quarterly administrative fee to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services and provide quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format detailing all contract sales. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies, with the Agency holding the sole option to renew for up to one additional annual extension. Bidders can offer early payment discounts for thirty-day payment, and the State reserves the right to request additional ad-hoc reporting as needed. While the solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it requires bidders to provide detailed documentation including resident preference details, terminations, litigation, and debarment information. The specific budget range or award value is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Potential vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive sales tracking and reporting, demonstrating transparency and compliance with state procurement requirements.