Sign Truck - DOTD

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is requesting bids for one sign truck cab, chassis, and service body with crane under Equipment Specification 149-500H, with bids due October 21, 2026.

The truck must be a new, current production Class 5, 2-wheel drive crew cab with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 19,500 pounds, powered by a 6.6-liter turbo diesel engine rated at 350 horsepower with automatic transmission. A Ford F550 was used as the representative model to establish equivalency criteria; bidders may propose equivalent alternatives subject to manufacturer evaluation and approval. The scope includes a 133-inch sign service body with multiple storage compartments, an Auto Crane EHC-32 or equivalent with boom elevation from -5 to 75 degrees, 7 to 11-foot extension, and 360-degree rotation capability, LED light bars, perimeter lighting, and DOT C2 approved reflective tape. Paint must use PPG products with specified dry film thickness. All equipment must be sourced from manufacturers with at least one authorized Louisiana dealer capable of warranty and repair service. Delivery includes full assembly, Louisiana safety inspection and sticker, notarized bill of sale, certificate of origin, service manuals, owner's manuals, and build sheets in plain language.

Bidders must complete a comprehensive compliance checklist with "Yes" or "No" responses for each specification section and submit any exceptions on a designated "Bidder's Exceptions" page. The procurement is available for electronic bidding only; vendors must register on the online platform and submit bids before the October 21 deadline. Specific pricing, contract term, delivery dates, and award timeline are contained in related procurement documents not provided in this source material.