2026 Model Year Large SUV Ford Expedition or equivalent

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services Fleet Services is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB) to procure a 2026 Model Year Large SUV, specifically a Ford Expedition or equivalent vehicle with 4x4 or AWD capabilities. The solicitation targets car dealerships with a physical location in Iowa, seeking to acquire one vehicle identified as SUV 13, classified under commodity codes 7200 and 7100. The bid is open from October 1, 2025, to October 13, 2025, with a contract term running from October 15, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Bidders must provide detailed quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format and are allowed to submit 2025 model year vehicles if they can confirm 2026 model pricing and availability by December 1, 2025. The state reserves the right to extend the contract for up to three additional annual extensions. Payment terms are set at net 60 days, with an administrative fee of $100 required on all sales, to be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services.

The procurement is exclusively open to Iowa-based car dealerships, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The current incumbent vendor is Ed Stivers Ford, who held the previous Master Agreement 23033A for 2025 Model Year Ford SUVs. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation is for a single vehicle procurement. The administrative fee structure and quarterly reporting requirements suggest a structured approach to vendor management and contract oversight. The flexibility in model year submission (2025 or 2026) indicates the state's pragmatic approach to procurement during manufacturer model year transitions. The contract includes provisions for potential multi-year extensions, providing continuity and potential long-term business opportunities for the selected vendor.