Furnish and Deliver Road Utility Vehicles for the Physical Plant Dept. Fax Inquiry Deadline 9/8/2026

Southeastern Louisiana University's Purchasing Department is requesting bids on three non-licensed diesel off-road utility vehicles for the Physical Plant Department under ITB 50015-260917, with bids due September 17, 2026 and a fax inquiry deadline of September 8, 2026. A Louisiana preference of ten percent applies to products produced, manufactured, or assembled in Louisiana that are equal in quality.

The scope calls for four-wheeled utility carts suitable for campus and street driving with towing and equipment-hauling capabilities. The solicitation specifies a Kubota RTVX2-PKLHS or approved equivalent. Bidders may propose alternative brands or models if they submit sufficient descriptive information, illustrations, and technical data demonstrating compliance with specifications, and must provide a color chart for offered items. Bid prices must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with freight prepaid and included in the unit price, and must include all applicable taxes except Louisiana state sales and use tax.

Bidders must indicate maximum anticipated delivery time, selecting from 15 days or less, 30 days or less, or a specified alternative timeframe. Payment terms are Net 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Bids must be submitted in sealed form by mail or in-person delivery; facsimile and email submissions are not accepted. Bid opening is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time at the SLU Purchasing Department in Hammond, Louisiana. The University reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids.