M10089 2027 or Newer Ram ProMaster 2500 Van

The East Baton Rouge City Parish Purchasing Division is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one 2027 or newer Ram ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van, or an approved equivalent, for the City of Baton Rouge Department of Fleet Management/Central Garage. The required vehicle must feature a low roof, 136-inch wheelbase, front-wheel drive, and a GVWR of 8,900 lbs. All deliverables, including titles, invoices, and warranties, must be issued in the name of the Department of Fleet Management/Central Garage. The successful bidder must provide two complete sets of operating manuals and a minimum one-year written warranty on all workmanship and materials. Delivery is specified as F.O.B. Destination within East Baton Rouge Parish, with all freight charges prepaid by the vendor. To be considered responsive, bids must be submitted via the designated online bidding site, be manually signed by an authorized party, and include a plan demonstrating good-faith efforts to utilize certified Small, Minority, or Women-owned businesses as subcontractors. Bidders proposing equivalent models must provide comprehensive technical data and descriptive literature for quality evaluation. The City-Parish reserves the right to reject bids from businesses with owners holding a 5% or greater interest who have felony convictions related to contract execution. Compliance with various federal and state regulations is required, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Louisiana state statutes regarding motor vehicle distribution.