The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking to procure three (3) new dump trucks with cranes through Invitation to Bid #3000024203, specifically targeting two-wheel drive Class 5 trucks with International CV cab and chassis. The procurement covers vehicles equipped with Warren U-11 dump bodies and Davit OZ1000DAV-DCW cranes, with detailed specifications requiring a 6.6L turbo diesel engine producing 350 HP, Allison 1750 RDS transmission, and 40-gallon minimum fuel capacity. Bidders must possess a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dealers License and have at least one authorized dealer in Louisiana for parts and service. The bid is due on February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a virtual public bid opening to be conducted via Zoom. Delivery will be accepted Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM CT, requiring 24-hour advance notice, and all bids are expected to be firm for acceptance for a minimum of 60 days. Bidders will benefit from Louisiana's procurement preferences, including a 10% price preference for Louisiana products and requirements that motor vehicles be produced in the United States with at least 50% of components from the US or Canada. The state will add waste tire fees separately to the bid amount ($2.25 for passenger/light truck tires, $5.00 for medium truck tires, and $10.00 for off-road vehicle tires). Electronic bid submission is mandatory through the LaGov vendor portal, and vendors must provide descriptive literature and completed attachments including Special Terms & Conditions and DOTD Equipment Specifications. Payment will be processed via LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases under $5,000 or through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement covers three specialized vehicles with comprehensive technical requirements, suggesting a significant investment in municipal transportation infrastructure.
Name | Description | Size | Type (Click to sort descending) | Posted (Click to sort descending) |
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3000024203 - Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages.docx | 37KB | Document | 1/28/25 | |
3000024203 - Attachment B - Specifications - Pages 1-14.pdf | 1MB | 1/28/25 | ||
3000024203-1.pdf | 115KB | 2/20/25 | ||
3000024203 - Attachment C - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages.pdf | 2MB | 1/28/25 | ||
3000024203.pdf | 115KB | 1/28/25 |
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