2027-107

The Bossier Parish Police Jury is soliciting bids for the procurement of two new 2027 model year or newer Tandem Day Cab 14/16 yard dump trucks to be delivered to Benton, Louisiana. The vehicles must feature a diesel 450HP engine with 1750 lb.-ft torque, an Allison 4500 RDS 6-speed automatic transmission, and a 15-foot dump body with a minimum 3/16 inch A1011-1 piece floor and 10 gauge A1011 front, sides, and tailgate. Required equipment includes an electric tarp, air tailgate, asphalt apron, and a PTO with a complete hydraulic system. Additionally, trucks must be equipped with a triangle reflector kit, a 0.5 lb dry chemical fire extinguisher, and safety lights in the bed post and grille wired to a cab switch, with all lighting meeting DOTD specifications. The design must ensure the rear is free and clear of chassis equipment to accommodate a paving machine, and bidders are required to field verify clearance for overlay machine dumping. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bid received. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., using the provided format and signed by an authorized official. The total bid price must include all delivery costs. The Police Jury reserves the right to investigate bidder qualifications, including capital and credit ratings, for up to 30 days following the bid opening. All vendors must certify compliance with fair employment practices and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:133. Delivery coordination is managed by Mr. Matt Carter.