FA-26-079 - Dump Truck - LDWF

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, through the State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement, is soliciting sealed bids on one dump truck under ITB 3000026560, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission dealer's license under La. R.S. 32:1254.

The specified vehicle is a 2026 Peterbilt 548 6' x 4' dump truck with 16' DuraClass dump body, or an equivalent model that meets or exceeds stated requirements. Key specifications include a PACCAR PX-9 engine rated at 370 horsepower and 1,250 lb-ft torque, Allison 3000 RDS-P automatic transmission, Hendrickson HMX400 rear suspension without air ride, air disc brakes with ABS and off-road mode, 100-gallon aluminum fuel tank, LED lighting, and 45-ton pintle hitch. The dump body is AR450 high-strength steel with 15–16 cubic yard capacity and 16-foot length with 48–54 inch side heights. The estimated chassis weight is 15,687 pounds. Minimum warranties are one year unlimited miles for the truck, two years/250,000 miles for the engine, and five years/100,000 miles for emissions systems. Bidders proposing exceptions or equivalent alternatives must provide manufacturer documentation and detail deviations in their bid response.

All vehicles must be new, of current manufacture, and fully compliant with state and federal safety standards. Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination with delivery completed after receipt of order. The state will add waste tire fees ($2.25–$10.00 depending on tire type) and Louisiana safety inspection sticker costs separately to the award. Bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and for the full contractual period if accepted. The state reserves the right to extend the contract for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices and terms, for a maximum total term of 36 months.

Bids are accepted online through the LaGov vendor portal and non-electronically at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. Online bid opening is accessible via Zoom at 9:45 a.m. on August 26. Bidders over $25,000 must provide federal suspension or debarment certification, E-Verify compliance certification, and Secretary of State registration if applicable; bidders over $100,000 must certify compliance with Israel boycott and firearm industry discrimination provisions. All bids must include applicable taxes and delivery fees but exclude waste tire fees and safety inspection stickers.