# Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026733

Louisiana DOTD Solicitation for Seven 12-Yard Tandem-Axle Dump Trucks

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 3000026733
**NAICS:** 336120, 423860

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking seven new, fully equipped 12-yard tandem-axle dump trucks for delivery to Baton Rouge.
- **Government buyer:** State of Louisiana, through the Office of State Procurement, on behalf of DOTD; the specification identifies the DOTD Equipment Section. The named procurement contact is Raymond McKnight.
- **Purchase:** Seven current-production Class 8 trucks, 56,000-lb GVWR, built to Equipment Specification 156-200B. The procurement attachment also references Series 158-200; confirm the applicable series with the buyer.
- **Core configuration per truck:** 12.8L, 370-hp diesel engine; fully automatic six-speed transmission; 16,000-lb front axle and 40,000-lb tandem rear axle; 14-ft abrasion-resistant steel dump body; 39.2-ton hoist; hydraulic system; tarp; 25-ton pintle hook and trailer connections; and required safety and warning equipment.
- **OEMs and named component brands:** **Freightliner** M2-112 cab and chassis and **Warren** WXL dump body are reference examples, not mandatory brands; equivalents are allowed. Other named manufacturers or component brands are **Davco**, **Stemco**, **Hendrickson**, **Bendix**, **Gresen**, **Donavon**, **SoundOff Signal**, **Brooking Industries**, and **PPG**. Cited examples include Davco fuel processor, Stemco axle seals, Hendrickson RT-403 rear suspension, Bendix AD-9 or AD/IS air dryer and Wingman system, Gresen QDB75AO7B16NA hydraulic controls, Donavon Bullet tarp system, SoundOff Signal nRoads Mid-Size light bars, Brooking Industries M16 perimeter lights, and PPG EPX Series primer and Concept (DCC) finish coat; approved equivalents are generally permitted.
- **Delivery and support:** Trucks must arrive assembled, serviced, inspected, tested, and ready to operate, with required manuals and vehicle documentation. An authorized Louisiana dealer must be available for parts, warranty service, and repairs; the trucks must meet the solicitation’s U.S.-production criteria.
- **Pricing note:** Waste-tire fees and Louisiana safety inspection sticker costs are excluded from bid pricing; other required document or miscellaneous fees are to be included.

### Description

The State of Louisiana is seeking bids for the purchase of seven 12-yard tandem axle dump trucks for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The trucks must meet the attached specifications, including requirements for a 56,000-pound GVWR truck, dump body, hoist, and warning lights. Bidders must submit the completed specifications and required attachments, descriptive literature, and a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission dealer’s license. Bids are due October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT; award is on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

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