Tractor Rental/Lease - AgCenter Research Stations - Term Contract - See attached Specification changes; Revised Price Sheet

The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is soliciting bids on tractor rental and leasing services across 17 LSU AgCenter research stations under RFQ-0000002904, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The contract runs from February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2028, with options for two additional 12-month renewal periods at the same prices and terms for a maximum 36-month duration.

The scope covers lease agreements for 24 tractors ranging from 40 to 240 horsepower across specified drivetrain, transmission, hitch, cab, and attachment configurations deployed to facilities including Aquaculture, Hammond Research Station, Southeast Research Station, Bob Jones Indlewild Research Station, Red River Research Station, Hill Farm Research Station, Sweet Potato Research Station, Northeast Research Station, Macon Ridge Research Station, Reproductive Biology Center, Aquaculture Germplasm & Genetic Resources Center, Central Research Station, Sugar Research Station, Dean Lee Research Station, Iberia Research Station, Lee Memorial Forest, and Burden Museum and Gardens.

The awardee must provide all maintenance and major repairs, deliver all tractors with fewer than 20 hours of operation, supply replacement equipment within 72 hours of any inoperable unit, and warranty all equipment for the full lease duration covering parts, repair, and labor for mechanical breakdowns. The University will provide one hour of on-site training per delivery location.

Bid prices must be quoted firm and fixed on an FOB Destination basis inclusive of all delivery, training, and transportation costs, with no price increases permitted during the contract term. LSU reserves the right to award all items on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The Board of Supervisors must be named as an additional insured on all liability policies. Electronic submission is required to lsubids@lsu.edu. The contract is governed by Louisiana law and LSU procurement regulations.