Towbarless Tug

Fletcher Technical Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana is seeking sealed bids for one Eagle Electric towbarless aircraft tug model eJP-3L or equal and one 48 VDC, 50-amp charger model EC-3293-240-60 or equal, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The procurement is designated for Louisiana certified small entrepreneurship participation, including Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned small enterprises and Hudson Initiative enterprises; bidders must demonstrate good-faith efforts to use certified subcontractors or certify their own status.

The tug must deliver a maximum tow capacity of 30,000 pounds, service weight with battery of 3,250 pounds, and maximum speed of 8 mph unloaded. All products must be new, current model, and ADA compliant. Pricing must be quoted on a net, firm basis for a minimum of 30 days, with all unit prices inclusive of freight charges and delivery to FTCC on FOB Destination terms.

The initial contract term is not specified in the procurement notice, though the college reserves the right to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 36 months total, at the same prices and terms. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening. The college is funding this procurement in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) or Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Successful award is contingent upon bidder registration and good standing with SAM.gov and non-appearance on the GSA debarment list.