26CRDWBCLULL-0016G - Polaris Ranger

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure a new 2024 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 utility task vehicle or an approved equivalent through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 26CRDWBCLULL-0016G. The procurement is specifically targeted for Waubonsie State Park, with delivery required by December 1, 2025, to the park's location in Hamburg, Iowa. Vendors must be authorized manufacturer representatives capable of extending manufacturer warranties, and any proposed equivalent vehicles must include detailed specifications subject to DNR approval. The RFQ opened on October 31, 2025, at 3:15 PM CDT and will close on November 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders are required to respond to all questions regarding contact information, business tenure, specification acceptance, general terms and conditions, FOB shipping terms, and payment discount offerings. The solicitation permits alternate proposals, and vendors are advised to contact Colton Lullmann at colton.lullmann@dnr.iowa.gov for any questions.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating an open competitive bidding process. Payment terms will comply with Iowa Code 8A.514, which allows the State of Iowa sixty days to pay invoices, with opportunities for vendors to offer discounts for faster payment within 15 or 30 days. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single utility task vehicle, suggesting a moderate-value contract. The procurement requires FOB destination shipping to the state park, with freight prepaid by the vendor. Bidders are instructed to frequently save their submission progress and must recertify and resubmit proposals if the bid is reopened or if amendments are posted. The solicitation appears to be a straightforward procurement for a specialized vehicle to support the DNR's operational needs at Waubonsie State Park.