Cargo Trailers - DPS - Addendum No. 1 - Bid Opening Date Extension Date Issued: 10/1/2026 Yo

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety is requesting bids on one enclosed cargo trailer under IFB RFx #3000026683, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time via the LaGov Vendor Portal or mailed submission. A valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dealer's license issued under La. R.S. 32:1254 must accompany the bid or be provided within 10 business days of opening; failure to do so results in rejection.

The specification calls for a Wells Cargo WHD718T4 model or equivalent alternative meeting detailed requirements: 7 feet wide by 18 feet long with 7-foot interior height, 12,000-pound GVWR, two axles, and 5,000-pound rear ramp door with extension. Equipment must be new, current production, and compliant with applicable state and federal safety and emission standards. The manufacturer must maintain at least one authorized Louisiana dealer capable of providing parts, service, and warranty support with trained technicians. Delivery must be completely assembled, fully operational, and ready for use with a Louisiana safety inspection sticker affixed prior to delivery. Required accessories include a 7.5KW Onan Commercial Quiet Diesel generator with underfloor 30-gallon fuel tank, 100-amp deep-cycle battery with remote start and hour meter, insulated interior with aluminum ceiling liner and sidewall covering, black coin rubber flooring, overhead cabinets, 15K BTU air conditioning and heating, LED lighting, duplex receptacles, 14-foot power awning with white metal shield, E-Tack anchoring system, surface-mounted floor anchor track, and spare tire with wheel. Bidders must complete compliance checklists for each specification section and submit exceptions on a designated page; failure to note deviations prior to award may result in rejection at delivery.

Pricing must be complete and firm for a minimum of 60 days following acceptance, inclusive of all transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal, quoted F.O.B. Destination. A waste tire fee of $2.25 to $10.00 per tire will be added by the state based on tire type. Bids of $25,000 or more require GSA non-debarment certification. Louisiana preference applies to bidders with 50% Louisiana resident workforce (7–10% cost threshold depending on product category) and U.S.-manufactured products (5% cost threshold). Written inquiries are due September 23, 2026 with responses by September 30. The contact is Raymond McKnight at 225-342-9200 or raymond.mcknight2@la.gov.