Polaris Ranger

The State of Iowa, specifically the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, is seeking to procure a Polaris Ranger 1000 utility vehicle through a Request for Bids (RFB) solicitation. The procurement requires a specialized utility vehicle with specific configurations, including 10-ply tires, power steering, an enclosed hard cab with a rearview mirror, hard doors with crank windows, heat, windshield wipers, and no air conditioning. The bid was released on April 30, 2025, with bid opening on 4/18/2025 at 1:00 PM CDT and a closing date of 5/9/2025 at 1:00 PM CDT. Delivery is required no later than June 27, 2025, to 1200 E Washington Street in Mount Pleasant, IA, with shipping and delivery costs to be included in the bid pricing. The procurement uses commodity codes 7177 (Specialty Vehicles) and 7153 (Motor Scooters and Trucksters), and bidders must complete comprehensive bid forms covering company background, experience, and compliance with terms and conditions. The primary procurement contact is Shelly Masterson, who can be reached at shelly.masterson@iowa.gov or +1 319-385-6806.

The solicitation is structured as a non-exclusive contract, with the State of Iowa reserving the right to extend the contract annually. Payment terms allow 60 days for invoice processing, with a preference for using the Purchasing Card Program (Pcard). While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned, bidders have the opportunity to request confidential treatment of specific information submitted in their proposals. The bid does not specify a precise award value or budget range, though vendors will need to price the Polaris Ranger and include all associated delivery costs. The procurement appears to be part of a broader equipment acquisition strategy for the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, potentially supporting operational needs such as facility maintenance, grounds management, or specialized transportation requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review all bid documentation and ensure full compliance with the specified technical requirements and submission guidelines.