Bush-Whacker BN Lawn/Golf/Turf - SW

The State of Louisiana is seeking a statewide contract for Bush-Whacker brand lawn, golf, and turf equipment, attachments, parts, and accessories for state agencies and political subdivisions under solicitation number 3000025085. The procurement is a brand-specific contract that requires vendors to provide discounts off the manufacturer's current published price list for product category 21101701, with no unit prices to be submitted and no alternate brands considered. The contract will be effective for an initial 12-month period with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 36 months total. Evaluation criteria will focus on the overall greatest discount offered, with the state reserving the right to reject individual items or entire bids. Key submission deadlines include written inquiries due by July 15, 2025, and bid opening scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit bids electronically through the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network (LaPAC). Deliverables must be new, current production models that meet emission control regulations and manufacturer standards.

The contract is open to a wide range of purchasing entities, including state departments, universities, vocational schools, local governments, police juries, cities, towns, councils, and hospitals within East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents noted in the documentation. The maximum net cost per unit is capped at $49,999.00, with the state expecting a minimum of $50,000 in annual usage. A 1% administrative fee will be payable quarterly, calculated on total net sales made to Louisiana entities. The state anticipates potential cooperative purchasing opportunities for political subdivisions, quasi-state agencies, and external procurement units. Vendors must provide manufacturer-standard warranties, with extended warranties only included if specifically listed in the published price list. Failure to produce adequate usage reports may result in contract cancellation, and the method of award will be on an all-or-none basis, with no awards made on line items offering a 0% discount.