Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026847

Louisiana DOTD procurement for two specialized stake-body and water-tank trucks

Louisiana DOTD is seeking two specialized work trucks for transportation and field operations. - Government buyer: State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement, for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD); the specifications are associated with the DOTD Equipment Section. The listed buyer contact is Raymond McKnight. - Requested trucks: - Quantity 1: 25,500-lb GVWR cab-and-chassis with a 16-foot stake body and 25-ton pintle hitch, specification 170-000U. - Quantity 1: 35,000-lb GVWR cab-and-chassis with a flatbed and 1,600-gallon water tank, specification 170-000V. - OEMs and named manufacturers: Freightliner, International, Truck and Transportation, Allison, Davco, Stemco, Bendix, SoundOff Signal, Brooking Industries, and PPG. Freightliner M2-106, International MV607, and Truck and Transportation EHD 16 x 96 are reference models; compliant equivalents are permitted. - Key configuration requirements: The stake-body truck calls for a 6.7-liter, 300-HP diesel engine, automatic transmission, cargo-control equipment, storage, warning lights, and safety equipment. The water truck calls for an 8.9-liter, 330-HP diesel engine, automatic transmission, an at-least-18-foot flatbed, galvanized bed, polyethylene tank, toolboxes, warning lights, and reflective tape. - Delivery and qualification requirements: Both trucks must be new, fully assembled, serviced, tested, inspected, and ready to operate, with required documentation. Bidders must meet the stated U.S.-produced motor-vehicle criteria and have a valid Louisiana motor vehicle dealer license plus an authorized Louisiana dealer able to support parts, warranty, and repairs. - Timing: No fixed contract term or delivery duration is specified; bidders are to state delivery time after receipt of order.

Description

The State of Louisiana is soliciting bids for two trucks for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development: a 25,500-lb GVWR truck with a 16-foot stake body and pintle hitch, and a 35,000-lb GVWR truck with a flatbed and 1,600-gallon water tank. The trucks must meet the specifications in the solicitation attachments and be delivered assembled, serviced, and ready for operation. Bidders must include completed specifications and required supporting materials with their bids; the solicitation also requires a valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission dealer's license. The State intends to award by individual line item to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications.

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