Bucket Trucks - DOTD

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking to procure five bucket trucks through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #3000024320, targeting regular cab, gas-powered vehicles with specific technical requirements. The procurement focuses on acquiring Ford F550 or Ram 5500 cab and chassis equipped with an Altec AT41M Articulating Aerial Device and Utility Body, designed for utility work with a 40.8 ft ground-to-platform height, 45.8 ft working height, and 30 ft horizontal reach. Detailed specifications include a 19,500# GVWR, 400 lbs platform capacity, and Category C dielectric rating for electrical work up to 46kV. Bidders must possess a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dealers License and have at least one authorized dealer or multiple field service technicians within Louisiana for parts and service. The bid is due on March 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a virtual bid opening via Zoom at 9:45 AM CST, and deliveries will be accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM CT at DOTD Equipment Acquisition in Baton Rouge.

The solicitation includes several procurement preferences that may benefit certain vendors, such as a 10% price preference for Louisiana-made products and requirements that motor vehicles must be produced in the United States with at least 50% of components from the US or Canada. Waste tire fees will be added separately to the bid amount, with specific rates for different tire types. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and are encouraged to participate in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors meeting the technical and licensing requirements. Bidders must submit completed Attachments A (Special Terms & Conditions), B (DOTD Equipment Specifications), and descriptive literature with their bid response. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement involves five bucket trucks with comprehensive technical specifications, suggesting a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor(s).