5000149981-One (1) Year Contract for the Supply of 2027 Light Duty Vehicles on an as needed basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of Fleet Management.

Jefferson Parish Government is soliciting sealed electronic bids for a one-year contract to supply 2027 model year Light Duty Vehicles on an as-needed basis to its Department of Fleet Management. Bids must be submitted electronically through the official e-procurement portal at www.jeffparishbids.net by 2:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, Louisiana. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed pricing for multiple configurations of the 2027 Ford Transit 350HD, including variations in wheelbase, roof height, and drive configuration, all with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty and no aftermarket parts permitted. All vehicles must be new, meet federal and state safety standards, and be delivered F.O.B. Jefferson Parish to designated locations including the agency warehouse or job site within the Parish. A 5% surety bid bond must be submitted electronically through an approved clearinghouse, with no paper copies accepted. The award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, prioritizing the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who fully conforms to specifications, delivery timelines, and compliance requirements. Special contract requirements mandate the use of secured digital signatures compliant with Louisiana law, mandatory participation in a pre-bid conference, and full compliance with state statutes regarding ethics, non-discrimination, campaign contributions, criminal convictions, E-Verify enrollment, and technology sourcing restrictions. Contractors must also comply with Jefferson Parish insurance resolutions and provide documentation of authority to bind the company, such as a corporate resolution. Upon contract award, a 100% performance bond and 100% payment bond are required, along with mandatory registration and invoicing through the Infor Supplier Portal. Invoicing must exclude sales tax, as Jefferson Parish is tax-exempt, and all freight must be included in the bid price. The Parish actively encourages participation from small, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must submit a comprehensive Generic Bid Affidavit covering non-collusion, non-conviction, campaign contribution, debt disclosure, and E-Verify compliance, all of which are notarized and submitted electronically. Final acceptance of vehicles occurs upon delivery at the designated location, with inspection and approval conducted by the Parish. All submissions must include acknowledgment of all issued addenda, and failure to