Customized Flatbed & Hoist

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking to procure a customized flatbed and hoist for a Ford F550 Crew Cab DRW 4X4 Chassis through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement requires an 11'4" long flatbed with specific structural specifications, including a treadplate floor, structural channel longsills, and a gooseneck hitch. Additionally, the contract includes a subframe electric hydraulic hoist with 7.4-ton capacity, LED strobes, backup camera relocation, a heavy-duty plate hitch, front winch, and two steel underbody toolboxes. The bid was released on November 24, 2022, with proposals due by December 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM CST. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including business experience, technical expertise, and potential past contract issues. The state requires detailed confidentiality forms, exceptions documentation, and adherence to specific procurement guidelines. Pricing must remain firm for 120 days, with the state reserving the right to modify or expand the contract as needed.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Hawkeye Truck Equipment was ultimately awarded the contract for $19,966.50, which includes all delivery, packaging, and administrative costs. Vendors must comply with extensive insurance requirements, including $2 million in General Liability coverage, $1 million in Automobile Liability, and meet Workers Compensation statutory requirements. The successful bidder must provide certificates of insurance naming the State of Iowa and Iowa Department of Administrative Services as additional insureds. Vendors must also comply with the state's Purchasing Card (Pcard) Program, which includes strict security and processing standards for financial transactions. The procurement allows for 60 days for invoice payment and does not require minimum order quantities. The total contract value was $19,966.50, with no indication of additional funding or expanded scope beyond the initial procurement.