A-26-019 - 18 Wheeler - RPCC Bid Cancelled: 09/09/2026 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued:9

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement, soliciting on behalf of River Parishes Community College (RPCC), is requesting bids for one 18-wheeler truck with sleeper cab under ITB 3000026600, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. A Louisiana preference of up to 10% applies to vehicles produced, manufactured, or assembled in Louisiana. Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission dealer's license and submit it with the bid or within 10 business days of opening; failure to provide the license results in bid rejection.

The vehicle specification baseline is a 2026 Kenworth T880 Sleeper Cab Highway Tractor or equivalent, featuring a PACCAR MX-13 engine with automated transmission, ABS and traction control, mid-roof sleeper configuration seating 5–6 persons, dual air ride seats, and advanced safety systems including collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, electronic stability control, cameras, and blind spot monitoring. All units must meet state and federal safety and emission standards, be produced in the United States as defined by the American Automobile Labeling Act, and be delivered fully fueled, assembled, and bearing a Louisiana inspection sticker. The manufacturer must maintain at least one authorized Louisiana dealer with trained technicians for warranty and repair services; bidders must submit a dealer certification letter with the bid. Bidders must document any deviations from specification on a "Bidder's Exceptions" page; failure to disclose exceptions prior to award may result in equipment rejection at delivery.

Delivery location is the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency at 1059 Brickyard Lane, Baton Rouge. Bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days on an F.O.B. destination basis, including delivery costs and applicable taxes but excluding waste tire fees and safety inspection stickers, which the State will add. The State will consider the number of days after receipt of order as an award factor. The contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum total term of 36 months. Bids must be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal or mailed to the Office of State Procurement at 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge. Bidders may attend the opening virtually via Zoom.