Three (3) 2026 or newer Tandem Dump Truck for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is requesting sealed bids for three 2026 or newer tandem dump trucks for the Division of Engineering and Public Works, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time at the Parish Government Building in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana dealer's license; bids lacking this credential will be rejected under Louisiana Revised Statute R.S. 38:2212.8. Bidders with fifty or more full-time employees must submit a Firearm Entity Non-Discrimination Certification form as part of their response.

The dump trucks must be 2026 or newer with 12 cubic yard capacity heavy-duty dump bodies, hydraulic hoists, and comprehensive safety features meeting detailed specifications. Bidders must indicate "yes" or "no" for each specification item and document any deviations. Delivery is to East Public Works at 5500B Swift Plant Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with a desired completion date of 180 days from bid acceptance. All warranty work must be performed by authorized dealers within Calcasieu Parish boundaries, or the awarded bidder must reimburse the Parish for transportation at the IRS Standard Mileage Rate.

Bid pricing must be complete, firm for a minimum of forty-five days, and include all delivery and freight costs. A five percent bid bond or certified check is required with each bid. The Parish is exempt from sales and use taxes under Louisiana law.

Official action on the bid award will be taken at the Regular Meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury within forty-five days of bid opening. The bid includes optional pricing allowing the Parish to purchase one additional vehicle at the unit price offered if purchased within one year of award.