Cube Van - 1 EA 4500 chassis 16'x8'

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of one Freightliner 4500 chassis with a 16'x8' cube van, specifically requiring a cube box, E track, roll door, and lift gate. This Request for Bids (RFB) numbered 005-RFB-2327-2026 was posted on November 24, 2025, with bids due by December 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST. Interested dealerships must submit a completed Vehicle Specification Worksheet and certify acceptance of all stated terms and conditions. The procurement falls under commodity codes 6590 (Van Truck Bodies) and 7100 (Automobiles, School Buses, SUVs, and Vans). Bidders must satisfy all specifications in the Vehicle Specification Worksheet to be considered responsible vendors. Payment terms are Net 60 days in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514, with an option for bidders to propose a discount for payment within 30 days. All shipping will be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, and the primary contact for this solicitation is Rick Tucker, who can be reached at rick.tucker@iowa.gov or +1 515-360-9912.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified dealerships with no specific set-asides or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and there are no mentioned requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The RFB does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the cube van procurement. Bidders requesting confidential treatment of specific information must complete the associated confidentiality form and appropriately mark relevant items. The procurement is a one-time purchase with no contract term or renewal options specified. Interested dealerships should carefully review the Vehicle Specification Worksheet and ensure full compliance with all stated requirements to be considered for the bid.