John Deere BN Lawn/Golf/Turf - Statewide

The State of Louisiana is soliciting bids for a statewide contract to provide John Deere brand name lawn, golf, and turf equipment, attachments, parts, and accessories for state agencies, political subdivisions, and quasi-state agencies. The procurement opportunity (RFx Number 3000025142) is specifically targeting Product Category 21101701 and will cover new equipment with a maximum net cost of $49,999.00 per unit, excluding industrial, agricultural, and utility/ATV vehicles. Evaluation criteria will be based on the greatest overall discount off the manufacturer's current published price list, with the state intending to award on an all-or-none basis. Bidders must submit their most recent commercial price list and GSA price schedule, with prices not exceeding those lists. Key deadlines include July 17, 2025, for submitting questions, July 24, 2025, for receiving answers, and the final bid opening on July 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and complete mandatory checks, including reviewing attachments, entering pricing, and including a signature page. The initial contract period will be 12 months, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors will be required to submit quarterly detailed contract usage reports and pay a 1% administrative fee on quarterly net sales. The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing political subdivisions and external procurement units to potentially utilize the contract. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other purchases. Contractors must maintain adequate replacement part stocks and provide service through local dealers throughout Louisiana, with replacement parts expected to be delivered within 3 working days. Extended warranties will only be included if a specific percent or price is listed in the manufacturer's published price list. While no specific budget range is provided, the per-unit maximum of $49,999.00 suggests potential significant procurement volumes across Louisiana's state and local agencies.