Bobcat BN Industrial Equipment - SW

The State of Louisiana, specifically targeting agencies and political subdivisions in East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, is soliciting bids for a non-exclusive contract to purchase Bobcat Brand Name industrial equipment, attachments, parts, and accessories. The procurement (Solicitation No. 3000024817) seeks to establish a statewide contract covering normal requirements for various industrial equipment with a maximum unit cost of $400,000. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit online bids by July 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries due by July 15, 2025. The contract will be effective for 12 months beginning August 31, 2025, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Evaluation criteria include offering the greatest discount off the manufacturer's current published price list, with a minimum 1% discount requirement, and compliance with state and federal regulations including civil rights laws and ADA accessibility requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it offers cooperative purchasing options for political subdivisions, quasi-state agencies, and external procurement units. Vendors must comply with Louisiana and U.S. product preferences, which allow slight price premiums for locally produced items. An administrative fee of 1% will be payable to the Office of State Procurement based on total net sales, and contractors are required to submit quarterly usage reports. The contract covers Product Category 22101701 and excludes lawn care, agricultural, and utility/ATV vehicles. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires vendors to provide price lists and catalogs at no cost, maintain consistent discount rates, and ensure that motorized equipment complies with EPA emission regulations. The potential award value is substantial, with individual unit purchases allowed up to $400,000, suggesting a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor(s).