New Holland BN Agricultural Equip - SW

The State of Louisiana is seeking bids for a statewide contract to procure New Holland Brand Name Agricultural Equipment, attachments, accessories, and parts through a competitive solicitation process. The procurement targets state agencies, universities, vocational schools, local governments, hospitals, and other tax-supported organizations within Louisiana, specifically covering East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the bidder offering the greatest discount off the manufacturer's current published price list, with a maximum unit cost of $170,000 per line item. Key deliverables include new agricultural equipment models currently in production, excluding lawn care, industrial, and utility/ATV vehicles, with comprehensive pre-delivery servicing, mechanical adjustments, and system checks. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed pricing documentation, manufacturer catalogs, and literature at no cost. Critical dates include a bid opening on August 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries due by August 13, 2025, and responses to inquiries by August 20, 2025. The initial contract period is 12 months, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months.

The contract does not explicitly designate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does include preferences for Louisiana-based businesses and U.S.-manufactured products, with potential price differentials allowed for local and domestic products. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Anti-Lobbying Act, and E-Verify requirements. An administrative fee of at least 1% will be payable to the Office of State Procurement, calculated quarterly based on net sales, with a contract usage expectation of $170,000 annually. Bidders must provide evidence of authorized signatory status and certify compliance with civil rights laws. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the stated unit price. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the contract requires quarterly usage reports and mandates that replacement parts be delivered within 3 working days, with service and repairs handled by local dealers throughout Louisiana. The contract is structured as a non-exclusive procurement agreement, allowing multiple political subdivisions and quasi-state agencies to potentially utilize the contract.