Sign Truck - DOTD

Solicitation 3000026734 is an Invitation to Bid issued by the State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement for the purchase of a Small Sign Truck with no crane for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The vehicle must be a new production model with a 19,500 GVWR truck cab and chassis and a sign service body, conforming to Equipment Specification 149-500G. Key technical requirements include the installation of sealed LED warning lights, high visibility reflective conspicuity tape, and specific labeling for warning light switches. Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and provide a valid dealer's license. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, and may be submitted via the vendor portal or in physical form. Proposals must include the brand and model number, and those offering equivalent products must provide descriptive literature and technical data for evaluation. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and requires a completed Louisiana safety inspection and a successful test run prior to acceptance. Payment is issued within 30 days following the receipt of a properly executed invoice and inspection by an Equipment Engineer. Compliance requirements include registration with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars, certification of no federal suspension or debarment for bids over 250,000 dollars, and adherence to prohibitions against discriminatory boycotts of Israel for bids of 100,000 dollars or more with five or more employees. The contractor must also warrant compliance with various federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.