Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026614

Louisiana DOTD Solicits Two Class 8 Tandem Axle Truck Tractors

This opportunity is for vendors to supply the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) with two new Class 8, tandem axle truck tractors. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, for DOTD Equipment Acquisitions - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) new Class 8, tandem axle truck tractors - 52,000–53,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) - 14.8L, 500 HP electronic diesel engine - Allison 4500 RDS or Eaton Fuller Endurant automated transmission - Dual aluminum fuel tanks (200–240 gallons total) - Dual air disc brakes, Meritor front and rear axles - 24.5x8.25 tires, 12-volt electrical system with 160-amp alternator - Advanced safety lighting: 60-inch green/amber light bar (e.g., SoundOff Signal nRoads), Brooking Industries M16 perimeter lights - Cab features: air ride seats, power windows - Dual line wet kit hydraulics - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission - Proof of authorized Louisiana dealer for parts and service is required - Delivery must include full assembly, testing, and all required documentation - Louisiana safety inspection sticker must be affixed prior to acceptance - Compliance with all state and federal safety and emission standards - Provision of both hardcopy and digital manuals - Installation of specific safety lighting equipment - OEMs/Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs mandated; equivalent or approved models must meet or exceed listed specifications - Example safety lighting OEMs: SoundOff Signal, Brooking Industries

Description

This solicitation is for the purchase of two new class 8, tandem axle truck tractors with 52,000 lbs. GVWR for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The trucks must meet detailed technical specifications including engine, transmission, cab, safety lighting, and other equipment requirements as outlined in the attachments. Vendors must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and comply with state and federal safety and emission standards. Delivery includes full assembly, testing, and documentation, with a Louisiana safety inspection sticker affixed prior to acceptance.

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