53' x 102" Great Dane Refrigerated Reefer or equivalent

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) numbered 005-RFB-2746-2026 to procure one 53' x 102" Great Dane Refrigerated Reefer trailer or equivalent unit for delivery to the Iowa DAS Fleet facility at 510 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. Respondents must be Iowa-based dealerships with a physical location within the state and are required to complete detailed specification worksheets confirming compliance with all trailer requirements. The procurement evaluation will assess bidders' compliance with specifications, pricing terms, and certifications regarding terminations, litigation, and debarment status. Bids are due by May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT, with the resulting contract commencing June 1, 2026 and expiring May 31, 2028. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services retains the sole option to renew the contract for up to four additional annual extensions on the same or more favorable terms. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Rick Tucker at rick.tucker@das.iowa.gov or 515-360-9912.

Awarded contracts will be available for use by all State Agencies and are not intended to be exclusive. Respondents must submit pricing on a FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid basis, with payment terms of Net 60 days per Iowa Code 8A.514, though bidders may offer an optional discount for payment within 30 days. In addition to the bid price, a 1% administrative fee on all sales must be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Successful bidders are required to submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format detailing all sales transactions and must provide a sample report demonstrating their reporting capability. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology integration requirements. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents.