Tandem Axle Dump Trucks - DOTD

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting sealed bids on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for seven 12-yard tandem axle dump trucks under solicitation 3000026733, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. A Louisiana preference applies to bidders whose Louisiana business workforce comprises at least 50 percent Louisiana residents.

All vehicles must be new, current production models meeting state and federal safety standards, fully serviced and ready for use upon delivery, complete with Louisiana safety inspection stickers, certification of origin, odometer disclosure statements, warranty documentation, and temporary licenses. Vehicles must be produced in the United States with at least 50 percent of component parts produced in the United States or Canada, a final assembly point in the United States, or an engine or transmission originating in the United States. Bidders must specify the brand and model and submit descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with detailed specifications in Attachment B (DOTD Equipment Specification 156-200B, Rev. 6/24/2026), which covers chassis design, axle ratings, suspension and braking systems, electrical systems, cab features, payload capacity, and dumping mechanisms.

Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and provide a valid dealer's license under Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1254 with their bid or within ten business days of bid opening; failure to submit results in bid rejection. For bids valued at $25,000 or more, bidders must certify non-suspension or debarment by the General Services Administration. Pricing shall be quoted on a unit basis on an F.O.B. destination basis, firm for a minimum of 30 days, with all taxes and fees included except waste tire fees ($10.00 for truck tires) and safety inspection stickers. Delivery is made Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays) to DOTD Equipment Acquisitions, Building 42F, 7686 Tom Drive, Baton Rouge, with 24-hour advance notice required. Payment is made within 30 days after invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later, by Electronic Funds Transfer or LaCarte Procurement Card. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder, though the State reserves the right to reject individual items.