2026 Kenworth T880 Sleeper Cab – CDL Instruction Unit Bid Cancelled: 07/14/2026

This bid has been cancelled as of July 14, 2026. River Parishes Community College in Gonzales, Louisiana issued IFB 40005-FY27-011 for one new 2026 Kenworth T880 Sleeper Cab configured for commercial driver's license instruction, but withdrew the solicitation before the July 27 bid opening.

The specified vehicle was to feature a PACCAR MX-13 engine rated 455–510 horsepower, automated transmission, air ride suspension, tandem rear axles, a minimum 52-inch sleeper with seating for 5–6 students, dual air ride instructor seats, collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control, and a minimum 3-year/350,000-mile warranty with extended options. Bidders offering delivery prior to July 1, 2026 would have received preference. All pricing was to be total and complete, including shipping to RPCC's Gonzales campus, with RPCC exempt from state and local sales and use taxes. Payment was scheduled within thirty days of invoice, delivery, inspection, and acceptance.

The contract term was twelve months with two optional twelve-month extensions, not to exceed thirty-six months total. Bidders were required to submit detailed line-item pricing for the base vehicle, options, delivery fees, and total project cost. Bidder inquiries were due July 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST, with public bid opening scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at RPCC's office at 925 West Edenborne Parkway, Gonzales.

Interested parties should contact RPCC directly to clarify whether the college intends to reissue this procurement or has abandoned the CDL instruction vehicle acquisition.