Trailer - Parkways

The Jefferson Parish Government is soliciting bids for the purchase of a trailer for the Parkways Department under solicitation number 405. The required trailer must meet specific technical minimums, including W6 x 16 lbs per foot I-beams with SLB4" x 3.2 lbs crossmembers at 18" centers, 8,000 lb capacity axles with 12" x 3 3/8" electric brakes, and four 215/75R17.5 (H) tires with 6" x 17.5" 8 hole steel disc wheels. Additional requirements include LED lights, sealed modular neoprene jacketed wiring, four D-rings per side, a 2 1/2"x10" hydraulic jack, and a black urethane finish with rust prohibitive undercoating. Vendors must possess a Louisiana Dealers License to be eligible. The contract award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. To be considered responsive, the apparent low bidder must provide final insurance certificates, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, within ten calendar days of the bid opening. All insurance must conform to Jefferson Parish Resolution No. 136353 or No. 141125. Contractors are prohibited from starting work until all insurance and evidentiary requirements are met, and failure to maintain this coverage throughout the contract term may lead to suspension or termination. Requests for insurance deviations must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Department before the bid due date.