Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0626-361 Addendum 2

Cedar Rapids Solicits Bids for 3/4-Ton Cargo Van with Specialized Animal Transport Features

The City of Cedar Rapids Fleet Services Division is seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of one new standard 3/4-ton cargo van to be used as an animal transport vehicle. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids, Fleet Services Division, Purchasing Services - Products/Services Requested: - One new standard 3/4-ton cargo van (2026 or 2027 model considered) - 2-passenger seating - 3.5L V6 or 6.6L V8 engine - Heavy-duty automatic transmission with overdrive - Power steering, power four-wheel anti-lock brakes - Heavy-duty charging system (220 amp alternator), 800 CCA battery - Programmable high-idle control, anti-spin differential - Full-size spare tire, all-season M/S radial tires - Heated exterior power mirrors, high-back vinyl bucket seats - Three sets of keys, AM/FM radio, air conditioning, tilt steering, engine block heater - WeatherTech-type rubber floor mats - 8500-9600 lb GVWR, wheelbase not to exceed 135 inches - Bright white exterior, sliding side cargo door, swinging rear cargo doors - Factory running boards - Lighting and warning equipment: - Whelen R1LPP-A warning lights - Vertex VTX609A amber LED strobes - Night Ray 475-20 spotlight - ECCO 3335 traffic advisor lighting - ECCO 510 backup warning beeper - Robust electrical and wiring standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vehicle must be delivered and ready for upfitting within 150 days of order - Only bids from licensed Iowa vehicle dealers able to provide Iowa title paperwork are accepted - Local preference policy for Linn County businesses - Submission of descriptive literature and completed specification checklist required - Warranty documentation and manuals must be provided at delivery - Pricing may be held firm for 12 months for possible additional purchases - A separate solicitation covers the animal transport area upfit - OEMs Referenced (for lighting and warning equipment): - Whelen - Vertex - Night Ray - ECCO

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids Fleet Services Division is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of a standard, 3/4-ton cargo van to be used as an animal transport vehicle. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's Online E-Procurement portal by 3:00 p.m. CDT on July 9, 2026. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for the vehicle, including drive train, interior components, body, electrical connections, and warranty requirements. A separate concurrent solicitation (PUR0626-362) addresses the upfit of the animal transport area of the vehicle.

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