Class 5 Truck w/Gooseneck Bed - DOTD

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, specifically for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), is seeking bids for a Class 5 Cab & Chassis Truck with a Gooseneck Bed through Solicitation No. 3000024568. The procurement targets an International CV Cab & Chassis with a Knapheide PGTB Steel Gooseneck Bed or equivalent, with strict requirements that the vehicle be new, current model, and never previously used. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit completed Attachment A (Special Terms & Conditions), Attachment B (DOTD Equipment Specification No. 148-000E), and descriptive literature with their bid response. A valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission dealer's license is mandatory, with a 10-business-day window to submit the license if not initially included. The bid is scheduled for public opening on April 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with an online bid response option available through the system. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, licensing requirements, and adherence to various federal and state clauses related to civil rights, ADA accessibility, and anti-discrimination standards.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must comply with civil rights laws and non-discriminatory practices. Bidders are strongly encouraged to participate in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments and must be prepared to accept LaCarte Procurement Card payments for purchases under $5,000. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single vehicle with associated equipment. Vendors must certify that pricing was independently determined without collusion and submit all pricing in United States dollars. The solicitation includes several compliance requirements, such as clean air and water act compliance, verification of no suspension or debarment, and adherence to anti-kickback provisions. The procurement covers jurisdictions in East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, with the vehicle intended for use by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Potential bidders should carefully review all attached documents, including the online bidding instructions and special terms and conditions, to ensure full compliance with procurement requirements.