Furnish and Deliver Road Utility Vehicles for the Physical Plant Dept. Fax Inquiry Deadline 9/8/2026

Southeastern Louisiana University is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of three non-licensed diesel off-road utility vehicles for its Physical Plant Department. The required vehicles must be the Kubota RTVX2-PKLHS model or an approved equivalent, featuring a 3-cylinder diesel engine with over 24 horsepower, 4-wheel drive, a maximum speed of 25 MPH, and a hydraulic-dump cargo bed with a 1,000-pound capacity. Key safety and performance specifications include a towing capacity of at least 1,300 pounds, 2-inch front and rear hitch receivers, a safety-glass windshield with wiper, and a Roll-Over Protection System meeting SAE J2194 and OSHA 1928 standards. All vehicles must be new, current models, and the sound rating at the operator's ear must not exceed 85 db(A). Bids must be submitted in person or by mail by September 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, as faxed responses will be rejected. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, and a ten percent preference is granted to products manufactured or assembled within the state. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination to the University in Hammond, Louisiana, with payment issued within 30 days of delivery or invoice receipt. Award evaluation is based on technical compliance, and bidders proposing equivalent models must provide detailed technical data and illustrations. Additionally, the contract includes a piggyback clause allowing other Louisiana governmental agencies to purchase under the same terms if the vendor agrees.