FA-26-049 - Box Truck - OTS Bid Cancelled: 08/26/2026 - Addendum NO. 01 - CANCELLATION Date Issued: 8/26/26 Your reference is

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, is requesting bids for one new 2026 model-year box truck on behalf of the Office of Technology Services under Solicitation 3000026480 (FA-26-049), with bids due August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Louisiana preference provisions apply to bidders whose workforce comprises a minimum of 50% Louisiana residents and to vehicles produced or manufactured in the United States with at least 50% of component parts produced in the United States or Canada, final assembly in the United States, or U.S. origin of engine or transmission.

The specification establishes a 2026 Ford E-450SD Box Van with Rockport 16-foot cargo body (96-inch width, 84-inch height) as the baseline; bidders may propose equivalent alternatives meeting the same style, type, character, quality, features, and purpose, provided they submit sufficient descriptive literature and technical data. Required features include powered liftgate with 2,200 lb capacity, V8 7.3-liter engine with automatic transmission and ABS/traction control, two-seat front, Oxford White exterior, Medium Flint interior, 14,500 lb GVWR payload package, hands-free Bluetooth, rear backup camera, aluminum body with LED lighting and hardwood floor, and rear roll-up composite door. The vehicle must be new, never previously used, and delivered fully assembled and ready for operation with notarized bill of sale, certificate of origin, dealer service policy, owner's and service manuals in hardcopy and digital formats, and build sheets in plain language. All applicable state and federal safety standards apply; Louisiana safety inspection sticker is required.

Bidders must hold a valid dealer's license issued by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, submitted with the bid or within ten business days following opening. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days and include transportation prepaid on an F.O.B. destination basis with all applicable taxes. The contract may be extended for two additional twelve-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum total term of 36 months upon mutual agreement. The number of delivery days after receipt of order may be considered as an award factor. Bids are submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal or in non-electronic format at the Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. Virtual attendance at bid opening is available via Zoom.