2-Ton Dump Trucks (New 2025 or 2026 Model)

The City of Bossier City, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of three (3) new 2025 or 2026 model 2-Ton Chassis Dump Trucks for its Fleet Department. The specific procurement requires Ford F-550 4WD trucks in Oxford White, equipped with an 11' Knapheide or Rugby Rigid Eleminator Dump Body, 20k hitch plate with pintle hook, and electric tarp. Key technical specifications include a 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel engine, automatic transmission, and 450 horsepower. The bid, identified as Bid #S06-25, will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Bossier City Purchasing Department located at 620 Benton Road, 2nd Floor. Bidders must submit either electronically through BidNet Direct or via paper submission, and must include a valid Louisiana dealer's license. The trucks must comply with Louisiana Motor Vehicle Code, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and OSHA Standards, with the successful bidder responsible for providing manufacturer's warranty, complete servicing, and all necessary vehicle registration documentation.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Bidders must be authorized dealers capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications for the dump trucks. The City reserves the right to award the contract to more than one bidder if it serves the city's best interests, suggesting potential flexibility in vendor selection. Payment terms are structured as net 30, indicating standard municipal procurement payment protocols. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement involves a one-time purchase of three specialized municipal work vehicles. The trucks will be delivered to the City of Bossier City Garage Department, with an expectation that all equipment will be the manufacturer's latest production model and meet all relevant safety and operational standards. The bid process allows for competitive pricing and selection among qualified vendors capable of meeting the precise technical requirements for municipal fleet equipment.