Snap-On Equipment - Follow up questions

Fletcher Technical Community College's Purchasing Department in Bossier City is requesting sealed bids for Snap-On equipment under an all-or-nothing proprietary purchase with no substitutions permitted, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST.

The scope comprises 80 line items of automotive and industrial equipment including pressure feed sand blasters, parts washers, truck aligners, battery chargers, floor jacks, lifts, presses, grinders, and diagnostic scanning equipment with software packages. Bidders must submit a complete turnkey solution.

The procurement encourages participation of Louisiana-certified small entrepreneurships, including Veteran-Owned and Hudson Initiative businesses. Bidders must demonstrate good-faith efforts to utilize such subcontractors or provide written justification for non-selection.

Pricing must be quoted net F.O.B. destination inclusive of all freight charges, with unit prices prevailing in case of extension errors. Prices shall remain firm for a minimum of 30 days from bid opening. The college is exempt from sales and use tax; vendors must include all applicable taxes in bid prices. Bidders of $25,000 or more must certify non-debarment status with the General Services Administration. For contracts exceeding $100,000 with for-profit companies having 50 or more employees, bidders must certify compliance with Louisiana's prohibition on discrimination against firearm and ammunition industry entities. All corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding $25,000.

Award is anticipated within 30 days of bid receipt. The contract will be issued as a purchase order with potential extension for two additional 12-month periods at the same pricing, terms, and conditions, not to exceed 36 months total.