Heavy Haul Truck Tractor - DOTD

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Transportation and Development, is soliciting bids for the purchase of two Heavy Haul Truck Tractors. The required vehicles must be class 8, triple axle truck tractors with a 92,000 lbs. GVWR and a drop axle, adhering to DOTD Equipment Specification 158-500E. Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and registered in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. The response deadline is October 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with bids submitted via the LaGov vendor portal. Award consideration requires strict technical compliance, including a completed compliance checklist for all specifications and the submission of descriptive literature. All units must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to Baton Rouge, fully assembled and ready for operation with full fuel and fluid levels. A Louisiana safety inspection must be performed and the sticker affixed prior to delivery. Payment will be issued within 30 days following the receipt of a properly executed invoice and a successful inspection by the Equipment Engineer. The contract includes standard state provisions for indemnity, termination for convenience with 30 days' notice, and compliance with federal energy and environmental standards.