2026 Model Year SUV & HEV Jeep/Chrysler or equivalent

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services Fleet Services is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB) for the procurement of 2026 Model Year SUVs and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) from Jeep/Chrysler or equivalent manufacturers. The solicitation, numbered 005-RFB-2159-2026, specifically seeks two vehicle types: one Extended Small FWD Van with 7 passenger capacity and automatic transmission, and one Mid-Size 4-Door AWD/4X4 SUV with CVT Hybrid transmission. The bid will open on September 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT and close on October 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT, with a contract term running from October 15, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Respondents must be car dealerships with a physical location in Iowa and must provide vehicles that meet or exceed the detailed specifications in the attached worksheets. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and the ability to provide the required vehicle types. Bidders must submit a quarterly electronic sales report in Microsoft Excel format to the issuing officer, Rick Tucker, including comprehensive sales details.

The procurement has specific restrictions requiring respondents to be Iowa-based car dealerships, effectively limiting participation to local vendors. The contract will replace the previous Master Agreement 23069A with GL Dodge City LLC DBA Stew Hansen Dodge City. Payment terms are set at 0% for 0 days, with net 60 days allowed per Iowa Code, and an administrative fee of $100 will be charged quarterly on all sales made under the contract. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the local dealership requirement inherently limits the competitive pool. The procurement will use US Dollars and falls under commodity code 7100, which covers automobiles across various fuel types including diesel, gasoline, electric, and hybrid vehicles. Although a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract allows for up to three annual extensions at the agency's discretion, suggesting potential long-term value for the selected vendor.