Iowa State University is soliciting proposals for two cab-over chassis with refrigerated bodies and lift gates. Contractors must submit all questions by April 1, 2026, and responses are due by April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. The trucks will be used for food transport around campus and may store food overnight. Key specifications include a GVWR of 16,000 lbs, a 14 ft refrigerated body with a rear roll-up door, and a minimum 3,000 lbs capacity lift gate. Delivery is requested by December 1, 2026, but earlier delivery is acceptable. Bidders must provide itemized quotes and descriptions for the chassis, refrigerated body, and lift gate. Warranty information for all components is required. Exceptions to general terms and conditions or specifications must be clearly stated.
The bid notice states that Iowa State University would like to have the trucks delivered on or before December 1, 2026, but will accept the completed trucks as soon as they are ready. The estimated delivery date for the 2 completed trucks is also a required field.
The bid notice provides several payment term options for the offer, including Net 30, Net 20, Net 10, Net 5, and 15Net 30. Bidders are required to select only one option.
The bid notice requires detailed information on the warranty for the chassis, the refrigerated body/refrigeration unit, and the lift gate. This includes stating the warranty details, the process for obtaining warranty work, and the physical location where warranty work can be completed for each component.
The bid notice states that the evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria in no particular order: compliance with specifications, completed truck delivery date, overall cost to ISU, warranty provided, warranty process and locations, compliance with terms and conditions, and evaluation of submitted vehicle descriptions/literature and noted exceptions.
The bid notice requires contractors to be qualified and to submit information from qualified contractors. It also includes a contractor certification section where bidders must certify that the proposal is genuine, not made on behalf of an undisclosed entity, that the contractor is not a conflict of interest vendor, and that prices were arrived at independently.
