Bucket Truck - DOTD Bid Cancelled: 06/12/2025 - Addendum No. 01 - CANCELLATION Date Issued: 6/12/2025 Your reference

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking to procure one (1) diesel crew cab bucket truck through a competitive bidding process for Solicitation Number 3000024665. The specific procurement requires a truck chassis (Ford F550 or Ram 2500) configured with an Altec AT41M Articulating Aerial Device and Utility Body, or an equivalent model meeting precise technical specifications. Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and submit comprehensive documentation including Attachment A, Attachment B, and descriptive literature with their response. The bid is scheduled for public opening on May 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online submissions accepted through the LaGov vendor system. Key requirements include a two-wheel drive crew cab class 5 truck with a 19,500-pound gross vehicle weight rating, compliance with state and federal safety and emission standards, and delivery of a fully serviced vehicle with complete documentation such as certification of origin and warranty materials.

The procurement includes several preferential considerations for Louisiana-based businesses, with potential price adjustments up to 10% for Louisiana-produced products. Vendors must ensure vehicles are produced in the United States, defined as having at least 50% component parts from the US or Canada, a US final assembly point, or US engine/transmission origin. Prospective bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and provide a W-9 form, particularly for new vendors. The state encourages Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments and will utilize LaCarte Procurement Cards for purchases under $5,000. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation includes anti-discrimination provisions and requires vendors to certify compliance with various federal and state regulations. Payment will be processed electronically, with vendors having a 10-business-day window to provide their motor vehicle dealer's license after bid opening if not initially included with the submission.