53' x 102" Great Dane Refrigerated Reefer or equivalent

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is issuing a sealed‑bid solicitation for a single 53‑foot × 102‑inch Great Dane refrigerated trailer (or an equivalent make/model). The contractor must be an Iowa‑based dealership, deliver the trailer to the DAS fleet in Des Moines, and comply with detailed technical specifications covering chassis, brakes, electrical, insulation, doors, wheels, and the Thermo King reefer unit. The contract will run from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028, with up to four optional one‑year extensions, and includes a 1 % administrative fee on all sales and quarterly sales‑reporting requirements. • Quantity: 1 refrigerated trailer (EA). • Delivery: FOB Destination, freight prepaid to DAS Fleet, 510 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50319. • Mandatory compliance with a detailed specification worksheet (provided as an Excel attachment). • Payment terms: Net 60; optional early‑payment discount to be disclosed by the bidder; 1 % administrative fee payable quarterly. • Eligibility: Iowa‑based dealership only; must submit certifications (debarring, litigation, etc.) and agree to quarterly reporting.