Tag Along Trailers - DOTD

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on behalf of the Department of Transportation and Development for fourteen Felling FT-45-2 TA tag-along trailers or equivalent models, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and virtual bid opening via Zoom. Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and provide a valid dealer's license under La. R.S. 32:1254 with their bid submission or within ten business days following the bid opening.

The scope is deck-over, air-tilting tag-along trailers with 45,000-pound load capacity, 38-foot overall length including a 24-foot flat deck and 6-foot beaver tail, 102-inch width, and loaded deck height not exceeding 36 inches. Each unit must feature engineered main beams, tandem axles rated 25,000 pounds each, full air-operated brakes with anti-lock system, dual air-bag tilt capability, air-operated fold-down ramps with white oak inlay, 2-inch white oak flooring, eight first-line tires rated 235/75R 17.5, dual drop-leg jacks, and a 3-inch adjustable lunette eye hitch rated 66,000 pounds. Paint specification requires epoxy or urethane primer at 3 mils dry film thickness and urethane topcoat at 4 mils dry film thickness in black. All units must be new, current production models meeting state and federal safety and emission standards, delivered completely assembled, fueled, and ready for operation with a full test run. The manufacturer must have at least one authorized Louisiana dealer capable of parts, service, warranty support, and trained technician availability.

Louisiana sourcing and United States manufacturing preferences apply under specified cost thresholds. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items and award on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Delivery must occur Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with 48-hour notice required for Friday deliveries. Bid pricing must exclude waste tire fees, include all other documentation and miscellaneous fees, and be firm for a minimum of thirty days from bid submission. Upon mutual agreement, the contract may be extended for two additional twelve-month periods at the same prices, with a maximum total term of thirty-six months. Written inquiries are due August 26, 2026; responses will be provided by September 2, 2026. Bids must be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal.