DOTD Kleen Break Repair Parts

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids on Kleen Break repair parts, with bids due September 2, 2026. Two overlapping preference programs apply: a 5% U.S. preference and a 10% Louisiana preference, each requiring pre-bid certification.

The U.S. preference applies to products manufactured, assembled, processed, packaged, and tested in the United States. Bidders claiming the 5% preference must certify U.S. manufacturing for specified line items, identify U.S. production locations, and meet a condition that U.S.-manufactured items do not exceed competing items by more than 5% in cost; qualifying vendors must agree to match the lowest bid price. When multiple bidders offer U.S.-manufactured products within the 5% cost threshold, the lowest bidder on those items receives the lowest bid price.

The Louisiana preference applies to products produced, manufactured, or assembled within the state, provided bidders certify that a minimum of 50% of their workforce comprises Louisiana residents, that products are equal in quality to competing items, and that costs do not exceed out-of-state products by more than 10%. Louisiana-preference claimants must also agree to match the lowest bid price and specify qualifying line items and production locations.

Both preference forms must be completed and submitted prior to bid opening; preference claims submitted on alternative documents or after bid opening will not be considered. The scope and detailed specifications are contained in attachment 3000026650.pdf.