35 Foot Pintle Hitch Trailer - LDWF

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, is requesting bids for one 35-foot pintle hitch trailer on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, with bids due October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission dealer's license, provided with the bid or within ten business days after bid opening; failure to submit this documentation will result in bid rejection.

The trailer must be new, single-unit gooseneck or pintle hitch design with minimum 14,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, dual axles preferred, electric or hydraulic brakes, 35-foot interior length, hydraulic tailgate, radial tires, and wheel and coupling configurations meeting Department of Transportation standards. The trailer must comply with all federal and state regulations and be suitable for highway and field operations in Louisiana's coastal and freshwater environments. Bidders must specify brand and model; failure to do so will be treated as offering the exact specified product. Delivery is required to the LDWF Rockefeller facility at 5476 Grand Chenier Highway, Grand Chenier, Louisiana.

Louisiana preference provisions apply: bidders with workforces of at least 50% Louisiana residents may claim preferences for Louisiana products and those further processed or manufactured in Louisiana, with cost premiums not exceeding 10% and 7% respectively. United States-manufactured products may also be preferred with a cost premium not exceeding 5%.

Unit prices must include all freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal on an F.O.B. Destination basis, excluding waste tire fees, and must be firm for a minimum of 60 days. All applicable state and federal taxes must be included. Payment will be electronic via LaCarte procurement card for purchases of $5,000 and under or Electronic Funds Transfer otherwise. The state reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, reject individual line items or the entire bid, and extend the contract for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices and terms, with a maximum total contract term of 36 months. Written inquiries are due September 30, 2026; responses are due October 7, 2026. Bid responses must be submitted online through the LaGov Vendor Portal.