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- Solicitation number
- 50001-2904
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- East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
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Summary of RFQ-0000002904 - Tractor Rental/Lease for LSU AgCenter Research Stations
This Invitation to Bid is issued by the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College for tractor rental and lease services across multiple AgCenter research stations. The solicitation seeks lease agreements for 29 tractors with varying specifications, ranging from 40 to 240 horsepower, equipped with diverse configurations including different drivetrain types, transmissions, hitch systems, and attachments tailored to specific facility needs. The tractors will be deployed to 17 locations including Aquaculture, Hammond Research Station, Southeast Research Station, Bob Jones Indlewild Research Station, Red River Research Station, Hill Farm Research Station, Sweet Potato Research Station, Northeast Research Station, Macon Ridge Research Station, Reproductive Biology Center, Aquaculture Germplasm & Genetic Resources Center, Central Research Station, Sugar Research Station, Dean Lee Research Station, Iberia Research Station, Lee Memorial Forest, and Burden Museum and Gardens. Bids are due on September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, submitted electronically to lsubids@lsu.edu. The base contract term runs from February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2028, with two optional 12-month renewal periods available at the same prices and terms for a potential maximum 36-month duration. Addendum 01 increased the total tractors from 24 to 29 units, requiring suppliers to submit pricing on the revised price sheet or face bid rejection.
All lease agreements must include delivery of tractors with fewer than 20 hours of operation, full maintenance and major repairs, replacement equipment availability within 72 hours for any inoperable unit, and comprehensive warranty coverage for the entire lease duration including parts, repair, and labor for mechanical breakdowns. The awardee must provide one hour of on-site training per delivery location. Bid prices must be quoted firm and fixed on an FOB Destination basis inclusive of all delivery, training, and transportation costs, with no price increases permitted during the contract term. LSU reserves the right to award all items on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The Board of Supervisors must be named as an additional insured on all liability policies. Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. The contract is governed by Louisiana law and LSU procurement regulations.
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INVITATION TO BID BID DUE DATE AND TIME
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE
09/15/2026 11:00 AM CT
SOLICITATION RFQ-0000002904
SUPPLIER #
SUPPLIER NAME AND ADDRESS
RETURN BID TO
lsubids@lsu.edu
Buyer Erica Pino
Buyer Phone
Buyer Email epino2@lsu.edu
Issue Date 08/25/2026
TITLE: Tractor Rental/Lease - AgCenter Research Stations - Term Contract
Addendum 01: Notice is given to all parties that this Solicitation is amended by the University as stated herein. This Addendum is hereby made an official part of this solicitation. See attached Specification Changes and Revised Price Sheet.
To Be Completed By Supplier
1. _______"No Bid" (sign and return this page only).
2. _______My Company does not wish to receive future solicitations for this spend category.
3. Specify your Delivery: To be made within ____________________ days after receipt of order.
4. If applicable, Supplier's Addendum Acknowledgement/Response:
As an authorized agent/signatory of the supplier, I/we acknowledge receipt of this Addendum, and _______submit no alterations/clarifications to our original bid.
_______submit superseding revisions/clarifications to our original bid as written herein or attached hereto.
General Instructions to Suppliers
1. Sealed bids for furnishing the items and/or services specified are hereby solicited, and will be received by LSU Procurement at the "Return Bid To" address stated above, until the specified due date and time.
2. Read the entire solicitation, including all terms, conditions and specifications.
3. All bid information and prices must be typed or written in ink. Any corrections, erasures or other forms of alteration to unit price are to be initialed by the supplier.
4. Bid prices are to be quoted FOB LSU/Destination and inclusive of any and all applicable shipping and handling charges unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. Any invoiced delivery charges not quoted and itemized on the LSU purchase order are subject to rejection and non-payment.
5. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.
6. By signing this solicitation, the supplier certifies compliance with all general instructions to suppliers, terms, conditions and specifications; and further certifies that this bid is made without collusion or fraud.
SUPPLIER NAME MAILING ADDRESS
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE CITY, STATE ZIP
PRINTED NAME PHONE #
TITLE FAX #
E-MAIL FEDERAL TAX ID #
LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ACCESS UNIVERSITY Rev. 2/25
RFQ-0000002904
Addendum 01
Specification Changes and Revised Price Sheet
The following information is added to the specifications:
If contract is renewed, at the option of the University and acceptance by the supplier, tractors from the previous term may be utilized for an additional term on a tractor-by-tractor basis under the same terms and conditions except for the initial hour requirement
Five additional tractors have been added to the solicitation for a total of 29 tractors.
See attached revised price sheet with these additional tractors. Suppliers must submit pricing on revised price sheet. Failure to submit pricing on revised price sheet shall result in rejection of your bid.
PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 7
SOLICITATION RFQ-0000002904 DUE DATE 09/15/2026 DUE TIME 11:00:00 AM
ITEM
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
UNLESS SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE, SHIP ALL ITEMS TO:
LSUAG Central RS 2310 Ben Hur Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70820
1 All or None
Tractor lease agreement for Aquaculture. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications:
Minimum Engine HP: 130 Drivetrain: 4WD Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes) Base PTO: 540/1000 Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC Row Spacing: Standard Tires: Single R1W Duals: No Attachments: Front end Loader
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
2 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Hammond Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 40 Min/48 Max; Drivetrain: 4WD;
Hitch: 3 pt hitch - No Hydraulics; Base PTO: 540;
Cab: Canopy; Row Spacing: Standard; Tires: R4;
Duals: No; Attachments: Front-End Loader;
Quick Hitch, Wheel Weights
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Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
Revised Price Sheet - Addendum 01
PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 8
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
3 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Southeast Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
200; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 36 inch; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: None
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
4 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Hammond Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 100 Min/110 Max; Drivetrain: 4WD;
Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: Standard; Tires: Standard; Duals: No;
Attachments: Quick Hitch
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
5 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Bob Jones Indlewild Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 140;
Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: Standard; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Front-End Loader with Bucket and Hay Spear
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 9
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
6 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Red River Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
220; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 40 inch; Tires:
Standard; Duals: Yes; Attachments: Front Weight Brackets and Weights (1000 lbs), Hydraulic 3rd Arm, Quick Hitch, GPS Option, Auto Steer
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
7 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Hill Farm Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
150; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: Standard; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Front-End Loader with Bucket and Hay Spear
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
8 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Hill Farm Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
150; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: Standard; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Front-End Loader with Bucket and Hay Spear
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 10
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
9 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Sweet Potato Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 240; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 40 inch; Tires: Standard; Duals: No;
Attachments: Quick Hitch
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
10 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Northeast Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
240; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 38 inch; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Quick Hitch, RTK receiver swap to new tractor
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Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
11 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Macon Ridge Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 220; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 40 inch; Tires: Standard; Duals: No;
Attachments: Quick Hitch, Capable of accepting leased RTK receiver
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Specify Model / Number Bid:
PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 11
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
12 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Macon Ridge Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 240; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 40 inch; Tires: Standard; Duals: Yes;
Attachments: Quick Hitch
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
13 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Reproductive Biology Center. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 140; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: Standard; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Front-End Loader
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
14 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Aquaculture Germplasm & Genetic Resources Center. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 50;
Drivetrain: 4 WD, Hydrostatic Transmission;
Hitch: Standard 3 PT, No Hydraulics; Base PTO:
540; Cab: No Cab; Row Spacing: Standard; Tires:
R4; Duals: No; Attachments: Front-End Loader, Rear DC Power Supply, External AC Power for Sprayer Attachment
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PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 12
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NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
15 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Central Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
240; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 38 inch; Tires:
Standard; Duals: Yes; Attachments: Quick Hitch, RTK GPS Option, Front Weight Bracket and Weights (2000 lbs base) plus 26 Weights
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
16 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Central Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
140; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: Standard; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Front-End Loader
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
17 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Sugar Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
215; Drivetrain: 4WD, IVT Transmission; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 72 inch; Tires: Single R2W; Duals: Yes;
Attachments: Front Weight Brackets and Weights (1000 lbs), Quick Hitch, RTK GPS Option
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 13
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
18 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Dean Lee Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
135; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 38 inch; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Front-End Loader with Bucket and Hay Spear, AutoTrac Tractor Base Kit for Automated Steering Using SF1, SF2, or RTK (or equivalent).
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
19 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Sugar Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
175; Drivetrain: 4WD, IVT Transmission; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 72 inch; Tires: Single R2W; Duals: No;
Attachments: Front Weight Brackets and Weights (1000 lbs), Quick Hitch
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 14
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
20 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Dean Lee Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
135; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 38 inch; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Front -end Loader with Bucket and Hay Spear; AutoTrac Tractor Base Kit for Automated Steering Using SF1, SF2, or RTK (or equivalent)
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
21 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Iberia Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
150; Drivetrain: 4WD IVT Transmission; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 70 inch; Tires: Single R2W; Duals: No;
Attachments: Front-End Loader, Hay Spear, Pallet Forks, Front Weight Brackets and Weights (1000 lbs), Quick Hitch
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 15
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NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
22 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Lee Memorial Forest. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
98; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: Standard; Tires:
Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Front-End Loader with Bucket and Pallet Forks
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
23 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Iberia Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
215; Drivetrain: 4WD IVT Transmission; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 70 inch; Tires: Single R2W; Duals: Yes;
Attachments: Quick Hitch, RTK GPS Option, Front Weight Brackets and Weights (1000 lbs)
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
24 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Burden Museum and Gardens. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 98; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 Remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab:
Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: Standard;
Tires: Standard; Duals: No; Attachments: Front- End Loader
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 16
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
25 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Red River Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
160; Drivetrain 4WD; Hitch: Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO: 540/1000; Cab:
Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 40 inch;
Tires: Standard; Duals: No; Attachments:
Quick Hitch, Hydraulic 3rd link
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Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
26 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Sweet Potato Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 135; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (2 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 40 inch; Tires: Standard; Duals: No;
Attachments: Quick Hitch, Front-end Loader with forks and bucket
Specify Manufacturer / Brand Bid:
Specify Model / Number Bid:
1 Each $____________ $_____________
27 All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Lee Memorial Forest. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
105; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch: min 1 remote; Base PTO: standard; Cab: standard; Row Spacing:
standard; Tires: standard; Duals: no;
Attachments: front end loader grapple with available hydraulic control for grapple
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PRICE SHEET INVITATION TO BID Page 17
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NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Iberia Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP:
150, High-Clearance; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 72 inch; Tires: Single R1W; Duals: No;
Attachments: None
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1 Each $____________ $_____________
All or None
Tractor Lease Agreement for Macon Ridge Research Station. Tractor for agricultural use with the following specifications: Minimum Engine HP: 220; Drivetrain: 4WD; Hitch:
Hydraulic Option (3 remotes); Base PTO:
540/1000; Cab: Enclosed with heat/AC; Row Spacing: 40 inch; Tires: Standard; Duals: Yes;
Attachments: Quick Hitch: Front-end loader with forks and bucket
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