Herbicide Trucks - DOTD

Solicitation 3000026863 is an Invitation to Bid for the purchase of three 1,000-gallon herbicide trucks for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The vehicles must be new, current production models that meet all state and federal safety and emission standards. Key technical specifications include hot-dipped galvanized bodies, a sprayer system for vegetation and ice management, a minimum 18 by 18 by 24 inch lockable weatherproof toolbox, and DOT C2 approved high visibility reflective conspicuity tape. Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and provide a valid dealer's license with their submission. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana and includes various compliance requirements, such as adherence to civil rights laws, E-Verify, and prohibitions against discriminatory boycotts of Israel or firearm industries for eligible entities. Bids must be submitted in U.S. dollars on a F.O.B. Destination basis by December 1, 2026. Award evaluation is based on technical compliance and strict adherence to specifications, including the provision of brand and model numbers. The resulting term contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Payment is processed within 30 days of receipt of a properly executed invoice, with a strong preference for Electronic Funds Transfer.