MY27 RAM 2500 Emergency Response Vehicles or equivalent

Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Fleet Services is requesting bids from in-state dealerships to supply one Dodge Ram Tradesman 2500 Crew Cab 6'4" box 4x4 Emergency Response Vehicle or equivalent under RFB 005-RFB-3094-2027, with bids due October 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Respondents must be car dealerships with a physical location within Iowa — a hard eligibility requirement.

The vehicle must meet or exceed detailed specifications documented in the attached specifications worksheet, which respondents complete to demonstrate conformance. Delivery is to Iowa DAS Fleet at 510 E 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. The resulting contract becomes available for use by all State of Iowa agencies and other eligible political subdivisions, establishing a cooperative-purchasing vehicle.

The contract term begins upon award and expires September 30, 2028, with options to renew by mutual agreement for up to two additional three-year periods. Payment terms are Net 60 days under Iowa Code 8A.514; bidders may offer a discount for payment within 30 days. Pricing is in U.S. dollars. Shipping is FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. An administrative fee of $100 per vehicle sold under the resulting contract must be paid quarterly to Iowa DAS. Respondents must submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format within thirty days following each calendar quarter.

Bidders must certify compliance with Iowa Executive Order 18 regarding prohibited companies under Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) and submit terminations, litigation, debarment disclosures, and Form 22 regarding confidential treatment of information. Rick Tucker, rick.tucker@das.iowa.gov or 515-360-9912, is the primary contact for solicitation questions.