Opportunity

Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001427

ISU Transportation Services Solicits Automotive Parts, Supplies, and Bulk Oil for Fleet Maintenance

Posted

May 04, 2026

Respond By

May 15, 2026

Identifier

RFQ-1001427

NAICS

423120

Iowa State University Transportation Services is seeking contractors to supply automotive parts and bulk oil for its fleet of approximately 600 light-duty vehicles in Ames, IA. - Government Buyer: - Iowa State University, Transportation Services Department - Main office at 1919 Warren Madden Building, 2221 Wanda Daley Drive, Ames, IA - Primary place of performance and delivery: 919 Haber Road, Ames, IA - OEMs and Vendors: - Notable OEMs specified by part numbers include WIX (filters), Philips (bulbs), Perfect View (wiper blades), Ameri/Blu (DEF fluid), and Shopmax (shop supplies) - Contractors must be manufacturers or fully authorized dealers/distributors for all products supplied - Products/Services Requested: - Automotive parts and supplies, including: - Air, oil, cabin, and fuel filters (e.g., WIX49737, WIX51042, WIX24479, WIX33615) - Bulbs (e.g., PHLH11C1, PHL9012LLC1) - Wiper blades (e.g., PVW40518, PVWPV22OE) - Washer solvents (e.g., ZEC92555, ZEC93555) - DEF fluid (2.5G Ameri/Blu DEF) - Shop supplies (e.g., TOR450304) - Non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner (PEN0734) - Bulk oil (NRT10EOA, 5W 30 MMMW SEL Bulk Oil, 1440 gallons annually) - Services include: - Twice-weekly on-site inventory management and replenishment - Scheduled bulk oil delivery for a 250-gallon overhead tank - Business review meetings and detailed reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All parts must be new and meet or exceed OEM quality standards - Rapid delivery: 30-60 minutes for urgent needs, 24 hours for warehouse items, 72 hours for special orders - Compatibility with modern vehicle electronics, hybrid/electric vehicles, and emission-controlled vehicles - Full manufacturer warranties and itemized billing required - ISU reserves the right to source parts elsewhere if contractor cannot meet requirements

Description

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from qualified contractors to provide automotive parts and supplies on an as-needed basis for the Transportation Services Department. The contract includes supplying parts for approximately 600 light-duty vehicles, maintaining on-site inventory, and delivering bulk oil. Contractors must meet quality standards, provide timely deliveries, and offer manufacturer warranties. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.

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