Repair Estimate Review

Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for material damage review and photo estimating services for fleet vehicles under RFB 1414761, with bids due July 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Respondents must meet a minimum of twenty years' experience in the appraisal industry and maintain U.S.-based operations.

The scope covers eight service lines: quality desk reviews for auto/light trucks and heavy equipment, Photos Express appraisal services, Direct Repair Program assignments, independent appraisal assignments, re-inspection assignments, and Total Loss Actual Cash Value determinations for both auto/light trucks and heavy equipment. Awardees must utilize industry-standard estimating software — CCCOne for auto estimates, Adjustrite for heavy equipment, and Simbility for property assessments. Reviewing appraisers must hold appropriate licensing and credentials. Services will be utilized by DAS Fleet Services Risk Management and will be available for use by all State of Iowa agencies and eligible political subdivisions.

The contract carries an initial one-year term from award with the option for mutual renewal for up to five additional years. Invoicing is submitted monthly to the DAS Fleet Risk Manager with payment issued within sixty days under Iowa Code 8A.514; bidders may offer early payment discounts. All State of Iowa payments are processed through the State Purchasing Card program. Bidders must submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format within thirty days of each calendar quarter end.

Bidders may not be "Prohibited Companies" as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) pursuant to Iowa Executive Order 18. No bidders conference or site visits are scheduled. The RFB opened July 16, 2026.