DOTD 10 Foot Snow Plow(S42) Bid Cancelled: 04/08/2025 - Bid is being cancelled.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking to procure two 10-foot snow plows through Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 3000024536. The procurement specifically requires snow plows meeting detailed technical specifications, including a 10-foot blade width, 31-inch blade height, and a moldboard constructed of 304 Stainless Steel. Key features include eight vertical ribs, two diagonal ribs, full-length 2-inch cross tube, two 12" angle cylinders, two 6" lift cylinders, cast plow shoes, full trip action, and a drop leg stand. Additional requirements include a 3/8 belted rubber snow deflector, halogen or heated LED plow lights, a rapid attach hitch system, plug-in harnesses, and in-cab controls for plow and light operations. The bid is scheduled to be publicly opened on April 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with bids to be submitted to a PO Box in Baton Rouge. Vendors must be registered in LaPac prior to bid submission, and all deliveries must be completed by June 30, 2025.

The procurement offers two notable preference mechanisms for vendors: a 10% price preference for Louisiana-produced products and a 5% price preference for U.S.-manufactured products. To qualify for the Louisiana preference, bidders must produce products within the state and have a workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents. For the U.S. preference, vendors must certify that the entire manufacturing process, including final assembly, processing, packaging, and testing, occurs within the United States or its jurisdictions. Vendors must submit bids in U.S. dollars and quote a delivered price with no additional fees. The DOTD reserves the right to reject bids that cannot meet the June 30, 2025 delivery deadline. Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, with a strong encouragement for electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments. Bidders must also comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and provisions related to Israel and firearm industry non-discrimination.