RFQ-1001140
Chassis with van body & lift gate
Issue Date: 10/30/2024
Questions Deadline: 11/7/2024 11:30 AM (CT)
Response Deadline: 11/15/2024 03:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: Wendy Foster
Address: 1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1004
Phone: 515 (294) 8806
Email: wkfoster@iastate.edu
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Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1001140
Title:
Chassis with van body & lift gate
Type:
Request for Proposal (Public)
Issue Date:
10/30/2024
Question Deadline: 11/7/2024 11:30 AM (CT)
Response Deadline: 11/15/2024 03:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from
qualified contractors for a delivery truck with a standard cab chassis with an 16 ft.
van body & lift gate for the ISU Central Stores Department.
Bid responses will ONLY be accepted online via ISUBid. Please allow adequate
time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline.
Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid
opportunity.
Please note that an answer must be completed for each question in this RFP, the
answers should be as complete and clear as possible and questions should not be
answered as "see attachment or see brochure",
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
Download
Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
Download
Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section.
REVISED MAY 2024
Vehicle Bid- General Information.pdf
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Vehicle bid- general information
Requested Attachments
Product literature/Specifications sheets
(Attachment required)
Attach literature/specifications sheet for chassis, van body & lift gate & description of completed truck
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Bid Attributes
1 Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation of this RFP/RFQ may be based upon, but not limited to which are in on particular order:
Compliance with specifications.
Delivery date for completed truck to ISU.
Overall Cost.
Compliance with Terms & Conditions
Warranty information (includes process to get warranty work done & location where warranty work can be
performed.
Product literature/specifications sheets provided with bid (or upon request).
Noted exceptions .
Read and understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 General Information
The delivery truck will be used by ISU Central Stores Staff to delivery goods (boxed/bagged/pallets) as needed.
This truck will be used for multiple stops around campus on a daily basis.
The unit shall be a current model under standard production by the manufacturer and be furnished complete with
standard equipment and accessories as listed in the manufacturers printed literature plus the specifications. All
equipment and options must be factory installed, if available. Please indicate compliance with the specifications.
ISU reserves the right to waive minor differences in the stated specifications, if an offer is found to be substantially
compliant and its' purchase would be in the University's best interest.
The use of brand name or equal specifications is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance
& characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition.
Attach product literature/specifications for the chassis, body and lift gate to the Response Attachment tab
Read and Agreed
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Delivery of truck
Completed truck shall be delivered to ISU by May 1, 2025 and ISU will accept delivery of the completed truck at any
time before May 1. See delivery address below.
Delivery address:
Iowa State University
Transportation Services
919 Haber Road
Ames, IA 50011
Delivery to include 1 set of owners manuals.
Title/MSO paperwork shall read: State of Iowa- ISU, 919 Haber Road, Ames, IA 50011
Contractor shall deliver the unit with the invoice and completed title/MSO paperwork.
ISU will pay for completed truck after delivery of the truck and all necessary paperwork (MSO/title, warranty, etc.) is
provided. ISU will not prepay.
Read and Agreed
(Required: Check if applicable)
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4 State date for completed truck delivery
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
5 Payment Term Options
Please select the payment terms for this offer.
Net 30 Net 20 Net 10 Net
(Required: Check only one)
5% 15/Net 30
6 Specification Section
2% 15/Net 30
7 Engine
a. Gas base engine for the model bid
b. Anti-freeze to manufacture specification
c. Engine block heater, factory installed required if available. If not available dealer installed is acceptable.
Meets/Exceed Specification
(Required: Check only one)
Doesn't Meet Specification
8 Electrical
a. Alternator rated at a minimum of 100 amps.
b. Battery, maintenance free, 12 volt
Meets/Exceed Specification
(Required: Check only one)
Doesn't Meet Specification
9 Transmission
a. Automatic Transmission
Meets/Exceed Specification
(Required: Check only one)
Doesn't Meet Specification
1 Axle
0 a. Rear Axel, anti-spin differential, Ratio 4.88 or state ratio.
Meets/Exceed Specification
(Required: Check only one)
Doesn't Meet Specification
1 Provide details on how supplier meets/exceeds or doesn't meet specification related to the
1 specification/group above.
If none, enter N/A
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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1 Chassis - Dual Rear Wheel
2 a. GVWR: 16,500 lbs. minimum
b. Frame from cab to axle: 120” for 16’ van body
c. Antilock power brake system.
d. Highest capacity fuel tank package available with fuel filler neck kit(s): filler cab set-back adapter kit(s), factory
type suitable for flush mounting neck(s) into flat side of body
e. Power steering
f. Backup alarm, factory installed required if available. If not available, dealer installed is acceptable.
g. Front bumper, full width with tow hook(s)
Meets/Exceed Specification
(Required: Check only one)
Doesn't Meet Specification
1 Provide details on how supplier meets/exceeds or doesn't meet specification related to the
3 specification/group above.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Cab & Equipment
4 a. Conventional cab with interior trim package w/insulating headline, full door and back of cab panels, dome lamp
b. 3 passenger seating- cloth upholstery- (split bench seat or drivers bucket seat with 2 passenger seat)
b. Heater/defroster/Air Conditioner all factory installed.
c. Steering column, adjustable tilt.
d. AM/FM radio, factory installed
e. Windshield wipers, Intermittent wipers
f. Floor full vinyl or rubber
g. Mirrors, manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors, factory installed
h. Daytime running lights
Meets/Exceed Specification
(Required: Check only one)
Doesn't Meet Specification
1 Provide details on how supplier meets/exceeds or doesn't meet specification related to the
5 specification/group above.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Wheels & Tires
6 a. Rims, (7) includes spare
b. (7) radial, all season tread, sized to meet GVWR
Meets/Exceed Specification
(Required: Check only one)
Doesn't Meet Specification
1 Exterior color: white
7 ISU will select a standard white exterior color
Meets/Exceed Specification
(Required: Check only one)
Doesn't Meet Specification
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