DOTD 20 Ft. Car Hauler Trailer(S42)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking to procure one 20-foot car hauler trailer with an 18,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for use in East Baton Rouge Parish. This procurement is a competitive bid process with specific technical requirements outlined in DOTD Equipment Specification 530-000D, revised on 3/11/25. Bidders must submit email proposals to adrian.stallone@la.gov by March 19, 2025, with the RFx Number 3000024443 included in the subject line to ensure consideration. Key deliverables include a fully assembled trailer from a manufacturer with at least one authorized Louisiana dealer capable of providing parts and service, accompanied by comprehensive documentation including a notarized bill of sale, certificate of origin, service manuals, owner's manuals, and build sheets. Vendor qualifications include possessing a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dealers License and being registered in the LaPac vendor portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical compliance with specification requirements, pricing, and ability to meet delivery timelines.

The procurement opportunity includes potential preference designations for Louisiana-based and U.S. manufacturers. Louisiana vendors can receive a 10% price preference if their workforce consists of at least 50% Louisiana residents and they meet defined standards for product assembly or manufacturing within the state. Similarly, U.S. manufacturers can receive preference if their products are equal in quality and within 5% of non-U.S. manufactured alternatives, as governed by Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1604.7. Vendors must comply with state and federal civil rights laws, accessibility requirements, and anti-discrimination statutes. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract potentially allows for two 12-month renewal periods, with a maximum total contract term of 36 months. The state encourages electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments and requires vendors to be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State if they are LLCs or corporations. Small, disadvantaged, and local businesses are implicitly encouraged to participate through these preference mechanisms.