Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001520

ISU Seeks One Cab-Over Freight Truck with 18-Foot Body and Lift Gate

Iowa State University of Science and Technology, through ISU Surplus, is seeking one new cab-over truck configured for campus freight operations. - Government buyer: Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU), ISU Surplus; buyer contact listed as Wendy Foster. - Procurement: One complete cab-over truck with an approximately 18-foot dry freight body and lift gate. The truck must include four complete key sets with fobs. - Vehicle requirements: 25,000–26,000-pound GVWR, air brakes configured so a CDL is not required, diesel engine with block heater, 5- or 6-speed automatic transmission, air-ride suspension, undercoating, and a three-passenger cab with specified comfort and safety equipment. - Body requirements: Approximately 18 feet long by 102 inches wide by 97 inches high, with a white aluminum exterior, roll-up rear door, nonslip floor, plywood lining, wall scuff plates, LED lighting, backup camera, and three full-length e-track rows at specified heights. The body must have no wheel cutouts. - Lift gate: Aluminum tuck-under folding type with power down and power tilt, 5,000-pound capacity, and a 60-by-80-inch platform. Maxon GPT-5 is an acceptable model; closely matching alternatives may be considered. - OEMs and vendors named: Maxon is the only named product manufacturer. No chassis, engine, transmission, or body manufacturer is prescribed; bidders must identify the makes and models offered. Wendy Foster is listed as the buyer contact, not a vendor. - Documentation and delivery requirements: Provide product literature and specifications, manufacturer pre-delivery inspection documentation, warranty documents, and the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin and title application with the vehicle. Dealer decals must be removed or absent. Completed-truck delivery is required by the solicitation deadline; earlier delivery is acceptable. - Warranty and evaluation: The chassis must have at least a two-year unlimited bumper-to-bumper manufacturer warranty; provide warranty information for the body and accessories. Proposals are evaluated on specification compliance, delivery timing, overall cost, warranty, and compliance with requirements.

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Iowa State University of Science and Technology is soliciting proposals for one cab-over chassis with an 18-foot dry freight body and lift gate for use by ISU Surplus to deliver and pick up goods. The vehicle requirements include a 25,000–26,000 GVWR, specified chassis and cab equipment, a lined dry freight body with e-track, and a 5,000-pound-capacity lift gate. Bidders must provide product literature and specifications, estimated delivery date, and warranty information; proposals are evaluated on specification compliance, delivery date, cost, warranty, and terms compliance. The completed truck is to be delivered to ISU in Ames by May 14, 2027, with earlier delivery accepted.

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