Various Materials-Lubrication Oil

The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is soliciting sealed bids for various lubrication oils and related products, with bids due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The opportunity metadata lists the jurisdiction as Orleans Parish, and the attached solicitation identifies the Ouachita Parish Police Jury as issuer. The solicitation names no set-aside, preference program, or cooperative-purchasing requirement.

The solicitation covers fifteen product categories: 15W40 semi-synthetic motor oil, 5W20/5W30/5W40 full synthetic motor oils, Dextron III transmission oil, TDH transmission/hydraulic oil, SAE-50 transmission drive oil, full synthetic gear oil, full synthetic chassis grease, diesel fuel conditioner, 2-cycle engine oil, and non-detergent SAE 10 and SAE 30 motor oils. Products are priced in bulk gallons, 55-gallon drums, 16-gallon drums, cases, and pre-mixed bottles. Vendors must deliver within 48 hours of purchase order receipt to the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department at 337 Well Road, West Monroe, Louisiana, and must pick up used oil and empty containers.

Pricing is stated per gallon or per unit for each category, net delivered and excluding sales tax. The parish is exempt from sales and use tax under Act No. 1029 (R.S. 47:301). The estimated term runs six months, from January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for one additional six-month period if both parties agree. Bids remain effective for forty-five days after opening.

The parish will award on the low bid but reserves the right to reject any or all bids, accept bids in combination by item or lot, and waive defects and informalities. It may request evidence of bidder financial resources and available equipment. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda and submit a complete packet with company information, federal identification number, and authorized signature.

Bids must be submitted electronically through www.bidnetdirect.com//ouachitaparishpolicejury, and faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and tabulated at 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Questions go to Lushonnoh Matthews, Purchasing Manager, at 318-327-1345 extension 3020 or lmatthews@oppj.org.