Cube Vans - 2 EA 3500 chassis 14'x8' box, E track & roll doors, front wheel drive

Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking bids for a procurement of two cube vans through Request for Bids (RFB) number 005-RFB-2365-2026. The solicitation specifically requires 3500 chassis vehicles with 14'x8' box configurations, featuring E-track and roll doors, and front wheel drive capability. Bidders must provide vehicles from current inventory to meet an immediate delivery need, with strict specifications requiring completion of a Vehicle Specification Worksheet. The bid opening is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with final bids due by December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST. Commodity codes for this procurement include 6590 (Van Truck Bodies) and 7100 (Automobiles, School Buses, SUVs, and Vans). Evaluation criteria emphasize compliance with all Terms and Conditions, including administrative, contract, specification, goods, services, federal, and insurance requirements. Interested vendors should contact Rick Tucker at rick.tucker@iowa.gov or +1 515-360-9912 for additional information.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified dealerships without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at Net 60 days in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514, with an option for vendors to offer a discount for payments within 30 days. All shipping will be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. The resulting contract is non-exclusive and may be extended at Iowa HHS's sole discretion for an unspecified number of annual periods. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of two commercial vehicles, suggesting a moderate budget range. Potential bidders must certify full compliance with all outlined requirements to be considered responsible vendors. The contract's flexibility and potential for extensions make it an attractive opportunity for dealerships with appropriate vehicle inventory.