Cube Vans - 2 EA 3500 chassis 14'x8', 1 EA 4500 chassis 16'x8'

Iowa Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) has initiated a Request for Bid (RFB) Number 005-RFB-2260-2026 for the procurement of three cube vans: two 3500 chassis 14'x8' cube vans and one 4500 chassis 16'x8' cube van. The solicitation was released on October 27, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for 8:00 AM CDT on the same date and bid closing set for November 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST. Dealerships are invited to submit bids for this one-time purchase, with specific requirements including FOB Destination and Freight Prepaid shipping terms. Bidders must provide comprehensive vendor information, including years in business and experience with similar goods or services, and complete the Vehicle Specification Worksheet and Addendum 1. The procurement will utilize commodity codes 6590 and 7100 for van truck bodies and automobiles, and the State of Iowa will have 60 days to pay invoices after submission. The primary contact for this solicitation is Rick Tucker, reachable at rick.tucker@iowa.gov or +1 515-360-9912, who will oversee the bid process and vendor communications.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, potential bidders should carefully review all attached documents to ensure compliance with procurement requirements. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified dealerships capable of meeting the detailed vehicle specifications. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. The procurement represents a direct purchase of three specific cube van configurations, suggesting a focused and straightforward acquisition process. Though no exact budget range was specified in the available documents, the procurement involves three commercial vehicles with specific chassis and body specifications. Interested dealerships should prepare comprehensive bids that demonstrate their ability to meet the technical requirements, provide detailed vehicle specifications, and comply with the State of Iowa's procurement guidelines.