DOTD 16 Ft. Utility Trailer(S42)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) is seeking to procure a 16-foot utility trailer with a 14,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for use in their operations. The solicitation, numbered 3000024441, specifically requires a tandem axle trailer that meets detailed DOTD Equipment Specifications 530-000N, with a preference for a BigTex trailers model 14PI or equivalent. Bids must be emailed to adrian.stallone@la.gov by March 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST, with the RFx number mandatory in the subject line. Bidders are required to submit descriptive literature along with their proposal and must include a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dealers License if applicable. The procurement mandates that vendors provide comprehensive documentation including a notarized bill of sale, certificate of origin, service manuals, and build sheets demonstrating full compliance with technical specifications. The contract may be renewable for two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract term not exceeding 36 months, and delivery will be F.O.B. destination during weekday business hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

The solicitation includes specific preference policies that provide advantages to Louisiana and U.S.-based manufacturers. Vendors can claim a 10% preference for Louisiana-produced products, provided their workforce comprises at least 50% Louisiana residents and the cost premium does not exceed 10%. Additionally, a 5% price preference is available for U.S.-manufactured products, subject to meeting specific certification requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement process suggests a competitive bidding environment where vendors must prove their trailer meets or exceeds minimum technical requirements. The DOTD will conduct a thorough inspection of the delivered unit, reserving the right to reject any trailer that does not meet specified standards or shows evidence of poor workmanship. Vendors must be registered in LaPac prior to bid submission and are strongly encouraged to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises beyond the existing state preference policies.