The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking to procure a specialized 1-ton cargo van equipped with an advanced road profiler system through a competitive bid process. The procurement is specifically targeting a Ford Transit-350 or equivalent vehicle outfitted with a Pathway Services Pathrunner XP Model 3D-PAS Data Collection System, which must meet stringent technical specifications. The road profiler system is required to perform comprehensive pavement condition assessments, including measuring roughness, rutting, faulting, macrotexture, and generating 3D imaging of road surfaces, with certification to ASTM E950 Class I standards. Key deliverables include a vehicle capable of collecting high-resolution data at highway speeds, featuring ground penetrating radar, a 360-degree imaging system, and the ability to detect surface cracking as small as 2mm across entire lane widths. Bidders must be licensed Louisiana motor vehicle dealers and submit their dealer's license with their proposal. The bid responses are due by March 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a public bid opening scheduled via Zoom, and final delivery will be made to DOTD Equipment Acquisition in Baton Rouge. The solicitation includes specific Louisiana procurement preferences, such as a 10% price preference for Louisiana-produced products and requirements that motor vehicles be either produced in the United States or have significant US/Canadian component content. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid does emphasize local dealer requirements and state economic considerations. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and are encouraged to participate in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. The bid documents do not specify a precise award value, but given the specialized nature of the road profiler van and its advanced technological capabilities, the procurement likely represents a significant investment in transportation infrastructure assessment technology. Delivery will be accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM CT, excluding holidays, and the successful vendor must provide a fully assembled and operationally verified vehicle ready for immediate use by the DOTD.
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