Tiger BN Agricultural Equipment - SW

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking bids for a statewide contract to provide Tiger Brand Name Agricultural Equipment, Attachments, Accessories, and Parts through Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 3000024929. The procurement is open to vendors registered in the LaGov vendor system, targeting state agencies, political subdivisions, and external procurement units across Louisiana, specifically covering East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City. The contract will be effective for 12 months beginning November 18, 2025, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 months total. Bidders must submit pricing on Attachment C - Price Sheet, with a maximum unit price limit of $170,000, and provide their most current manufacturer's published price list. Key deliverables include new, current production agricultural equipment models that are fully operational, meet performance standards, and comply with EPA emission requirements. Critical deadlines include written inquiries due by August 26, 2025, bid responses due September 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST, and the bid opening to be conducted via a provided Zoom link. Evaluation criteria will focus on the greatest discount off the manufacturer's current published price list, with an all-or-none award approach.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. Bidders are required to provide certifications regarding boycotts, firearm industry interactions, and federal suspension or debarment. The contract includes a 1% administrative fee payable to the Office of State Procurement based on net sales and supports cooperative purchasing for various governmental entities. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte Procurement Card or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate independent price determination and submit their most recent commercial price list and GSA price schedule. The state anticipates an annual usage of approximately $170,000 for this brand name contract, with flexibility for purchasing complete units, parts, accessories, and optional extended warranties. Vendors must ensure parts availability, provide manufacturer standard warranty coverage, and maintain service support through local dealers throughout Louisiana.