2026 Landfill Compactor -Waste Handler

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury in Louisiana is soliciting bids for the purchase of one new landfill compactor, using the CAT 836 as the performance benchmark. The required equipment must be a purpose-built machine designed for continuous operation in high-debris municipal and parish solid waste environments, featuring a ROPS/FOPS cab and a diesel engine meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final or EU Stage V emission standards. The machine must have a width over the drums not exceeding 14 feet and be constructed of commercial quality materials treated to resist rust, corrosion, and wear. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though the agency may consider best value based on factors such as machine conformance, safety, technology, serviceability, warranty, and suitability for landfill application. Bidders must provide a completed Vendor Compliance Matrix, technical specifications, and evidence of equivalency if proposing an alternative to the CAT 836. The successful vendor is responsible for delivering the fully assembled and operational unit FOB to the designated DeSoto Parish site within 60 days of the award, including all freight, delivery, and unloading costs. The contract requires a minimum 12-month full machine warranty and a minimum 60-month or 10,000-hour powertrain and hydraulic warranty, both covering parts and labor through an authorized dealer. Additionally, the vendor must commit to providing dealer support, parts availability, service support, and operator orientation. Bid prices must remain firm for 60 days. Interested parties may submit bids electronically or via hand delivery to the DeSoto Parish Police Jury office in Mansfield, Louisiana.