Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026775

Louisiana procurement of two heavy-haul tractor trucks for forestry service

Louisiana is seeking two new heavy-haul tractor trucks for forestry tractor-haul service on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. - Government buyer: Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), through the State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement; the solicitation identifies Raymond McKnight in the Office of State Procurement. - Quantity and configuration: Two new, current-production tractor haul trucks, 2027 Freightliner 114SD Plus configuration or approved equivalent, ready to operate and configured to pull a lowboy trailer. - Requested specifications: Freightliner, Detroit, and Detroit Diesel are prominently identified. Key references include the Detroit DD13 Gen 5 12.8-liter, 525-horsepower engine and DT12-1850-OHE automated 12-speed transmission; other cited component models include BW FE-921, TRW TAS-85, Meritor MT-40-14XP, Holland FW35, Bendix ADB22X and AD-9, WABCO 4S/4M, Hankook AH37, Continental HDR2+, Conmet Preset Plus Premium, Alcoa 88167, Uniden PC78LTX, and Phillips #30-2171. - Capacity and equipment: Requirements include a 40,000-pound tandem rear axle, 14,700-pound front axle, air-disc brakes, air-ride rear suspension, sliding fifth wheel, specified fuel and hydraulic tanks, and required cab, safety, electrical, communications, and driver-interface equipment. The specification also identifies a 52,000-pound gross vehicle weight capacity and 80,000-pound gross combination weight. - Other named manufacturers and brands: Daimler Truck North America, Delco, Donaldson, BW, Jacobs, Bendix, TRW, Meritor, WABCO, Eaton Fuller, Holland, Betts, Gates, DAVCO, Equiflo, Hankook, Continental, Conmet, Alcoa, Valeo, Isringhausen, Uniden, and Phillips. Named products or brands may be offered as approved equivalents where permitted. - Notable requirements: Trucks must meet applicable safety and emissions standards, arrive fully assembled and serviced, and include ownership, operator, service, and build documentation. The procurement calls for Louisiana dealer support for parts, warranty service, and repairs, and delivery to the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency in Baton Rouge. - Term: One-time vehicle purchase and delivery; no contract duration or delivery lead time is stated.

Description

The solicitation is for the purchase of two new tractor haul transport trucks for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The specifications identify Freightliner 114SD Plus, 2027 model year trucks, or approved equal, with detailed equipment and performance requirements. Units must be delivered assembled, fully serviced, and ready for operation to the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency in Baton Rouge, which will coordinate receipt with LDAF. Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and provide a valid dealer’s license as specified in the solicitation.

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