John Deere BN Industrial Equip - SW

The State of Louisiana, specifically serving East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, is soliciting bids for a statewide contract to procure John Deere brand industrial equipment, attachments, parts, and accessories. The procurement is an open-ended requirements contract with an initial 12-month period and potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, totaling a maximum of 36 months. The contract is limited to industrial equipment with a maximum net cost of $400,000 per unit, excluding lawn care, agricultural, and utility/ATV vehicles. Bid submissions will be accepted online through the LaGov vendor system, with the public bid opening scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Vendors must submit pricing using the provided Attachment C - Price Sheet, offering a discount off the manufacturer's current published price list, with a minimum 1% administrative fee payable to the Office of State Procurement. All equipment must be new, current models, never previously used, and comply with EPA emission regulations and manufacturer's standard specifications. Written inquiries will be accepted until July 15, 2025, with responses provided by July 22, 2025.

The contract is designed for cooperative purchasing, allowing political subdivisions, quasi-state agencies, external procurement units, and U.S. government agencies to potentially utilize the contract. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and provide several key certifications, including compliance with civil rights laws, no discriminatory boycotts, and adherence to federal clauses such as the Clean Air Act and Anti-Lobbying Act. The state provides preferences for Louisiana-based businesses and U.S.-manufactured products, with potential price preferences of up to 10% for Louisiana products and 5% for U.S.-manufactured items. Vendors will be paid electronically through LaCarte Procurement Card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer. The contract expects to generate approximately $400,000 in annual usage, with potential cancellation if this usage is not demonstrated. Warranty provisions require full coverage against defective materials or workmanship under the manufacturer's standard warranty, with extended warranties accepted if a firm percent or price is listed in the published price list.