Tractor Rental - DOC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Corrections for rental of one John Deere 6M 130 Cab Tractor with a John Deere 620R Standard Farm Loader, with questions due November 17, 2026 and bids due December 2, 2026. The solicitation is a proprietary purchase: only the identified John Deere brand and model will be considered for award, and no equivalent substitutes are accepted without prior approval.

Bidders may claim Louisiana preferences under La. R.S. 39:1604 for Louisiana-manufactured, agricultural, and further-processed products, subject to cost thresholds of 7% to 10% above competing bids. U.S. manufacturing preferences under La. R.S. 39:1604.7 are available where costs do not exceed non-U.S. manufactured items by more than 5%.

The scope is a blanket order rental with delivery and pickup for DOC Prison Enterprises at Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, Louisiana, with a maximum of 1,200 operating hours per year. Required coverage includes a 36-month warranty and a three-year maintenance agreement with on-site service by vendor mechanics, including all manufacturer-recommended maintenance. The delivery deadline is June 25, 2027. The term is one year with two optional 12-month renewals at identical prices, terms, and conditions, capped at 36 months. Pricing must be all-inclusive, quoted F.O.B. destination, and firm for the contract period.

Award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, on an all-or-none basis, and the State may reject nonconforming bids and individual line items. Bidders must be registered in LaGov. Bids of $25,000 or more require certification of non-suspension or debarment by the General Services Administration and E-Verify compliance. Corporations and limited liability companies must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000. Bids are submitted through the LaPAC online portal. Attachment A lists November 24, 2026 as a response deadline, which conflicts with the December 2 due date and bid opening stated in the solicitation, so bidders should monitor LaPAC for addenda.