Tractor Haul Transport Units - LDAF

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, through the Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids for two new Freightliner 114SD Plus, 2027 Model Year tractor haul transport units under ITB 3000026775, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission dealer's license (La. R.S. 32:1254) and submit it with their bid or within 10 business days of opening; failure to provide the license results in bid rejection. Louisiana preference applies to bidders whose Louisiana business workforce comprises at least 50% Louisiana residents, and preference is available for Louisiana-produced, manufactured, or assembled products within specified cost thresholds.

All vehicles must be new, current-manufacture production models meeting all applicable State and Federal safety and emission standards, configured for heavy haul service on paved roads with a maximum 8% expected grade. The specification mandates a Freightliner 114SD Plus conventional tractor-only unit with Detroit DD13 Gen 5 12.8L 525 HP engine, DT12-1850-OHE 12-speed automated manual transmission, Meritor MT-40-14XP tandem rear axle, air suspension, WABCO anti-lock braking system, Elite Trim Package interior, white cab finish, and Detroit Connect telematics with five years of base package service. Equivalent alternatives may be considered if accompanied by manufacturer specifications; submissions determined non-equivalent are subject to rejection. Each unit must be delivered fully serviced and ready for operation, complete with bill of sale, certificate of origin, dealer's service policy, owner's and service manuals in hard copy and digital formats, build sheets, odometer disclosure, Louisiana safety inspection sticker, temporary license plates, and warranty documentation. The supplier must be an authorized Louisiana dealer with trained technicians and resources for warranty and repair services.

Bid prices must be complete on an F.O.B. Destination basis to Louisiana Property Assistance Agency, 1059 Brickyard Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, and remain firm for a minimum of 30 days. The State adds waste tire fees and safety inspection costs to the awarded amount and does not reimburse these to the bidder. All motor vehicles must be produced in the United States with at least 50% of component parts produced in the U.S. or Canada, final assembly in the U.S., or U.S. origin for engine or transmission. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bids are submitted online through LaGov vendor portal or non-electronically to the Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Virtual bid opening observation is available via Zoom at 9:45 a.m. Central Time on November 5.