STATE OF LOUISIANA
Office of State Procurement
INVITATION TO BID
RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
03/17/2026
10:00 AM CST
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
Vendor No.:___________________
Solicitation: 3000025932
Opening Date: 03/17/2026
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
RFx Number: 3000025932
Version: 1
Buyer: CRYSTAL BEAUCHAMP
Buyer Phone: 2253425504
E-Mail: crystal.beauchamp2@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
Ship To Address:
LDWF WLF/MF/CSA IIIFLOOR 4th / ROOM 447
2045 LAKESHORE DR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FD181BEB9CA2F55C7CE
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR
1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions?
2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid
response?
3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response?
4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response?
5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
6.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than 30
days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an
award consideration.
Required
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
Name of Solicitation: Boat and Trailer - LDWF
RFx text:
The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance by vendors at public bid
openings for bids published by our office.
Any vendor who would like to view the opening of this bid can access the following link, at the date
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder
TITLE
Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)
DATE
Invitation to bid: 3000025932
Open Date: 03/17/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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and time of this bid opening:
https://doa-ospla.zoom.us/j/2697438343
This link will provide you with live audio and video access to this bid opening. The link will be live at
9:45 AM (Central Time) on the date of bid opening.
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This is an online bid opportunity. Bidders are invited to submit bids online via the link on this bid
invitation. Online bidding instructions are attached to this bid invitation. All vendors must be registered
in the LaGov system in order to: submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated by our office, and to
receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities.
To register as a vendor, access the following link:
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/irj/portal/anonymous?guest_user=self_reg
Please include a W-9 form with your bid if you are newly registered. Do not register again if you are
already registered in the system.
Please print all attachments to ensure all documents related to this solicitation are reviewed prior to
bidding.
All documents associated with this solicitation should be included in the bidder’s submission.
Bid Documents Include:
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-7
Attachment B - Specifications - Page 1-7
Attachment C - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10
Bid delivery instructions for the Office of State Procurement:
Refer to Page 1 in Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions
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Method of Award:
It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest
responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The State further reserves the right to reject
individual line items from the award.
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Delivery of the Essence:
Delivery is of the essence, and the State reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot
make delivery by May 31, 2026.
LINE
Description
1 Product Category:25111502
Boat
Quantity
1
Unit Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
EA __________ ________________
If awarded vendor is located beyond an 800-mile radius
from the LDWF New Orleans Office located at 2045
Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, LA, 70122, the awarded
vendor shall be responsible for delivery of vessel on trailer
to LDWF New Orleans Office. The cost shall be included
in the unit price. If the awarded vendor is located within
that 800-mile radius, LDWF will pick up the boat and
Invitation to bid: 3000025932
Open Date: 03/17/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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LINE
Description
Quantity Unit
trailer.
Vendor shall be required to spend a minimum of one half
day with LDWF personnel for sea trials to demonstrate
performance of vessel and provide instructions in regards
to operation and functions of vessel features.
Boat, motors, and trailer must be together with boat
properly mounted on trailer, completed and ready to run in
"turnkey" condition.
Past Performance:
Successful vendor must provide documentation of having
constructed a 25ft-35ft fiberglass catamaran vessel, in
accordance with ABYC guidelines, ABYC in the last 12
months. Vendor must provide proof of manufacturing
specified hull design for minimum of 4 years.
Vendor shall bid on both the vessel and trailer together
and cannot bid only on one or the other; this shall be an all
or none bid.
*In accordance with Attachment B - Specifications
Vendor shall complete all line item response questions in
Attachment B and note any deviations. Responses should
be included with bid response and will be required before
award.
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _____________
Specify No. of Miles from LDWF New Orleans Office:
____________
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
2 Product Category:25111502
1
25 ft. Trailer
*In accordance with Attachment B - Specifications
Vendor shall complete all line item response questions in
Attachment B and note any deviations. Responses should
be included with bid response and will be required before
award.
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _____________
Specify No. of Miles from LDWF New Orleans Office:
____________
Bid pricing is excluding waste tire fee (see Attachment A –
Special Terms and Conditions). Any document or other
EA __________ ________________
Invitation to bid: 3000025932
Open Date: 03/17/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
LINE
Description
miscellaneous fees are to be included in bid pricing.
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Quantity Unit
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
Invitation to bid: 3000025932
Open Date: 03/17/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. READ THE ENTIRE BID, INCLUDING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
2. ALL BID PRICES MUST BE TYPED, WRITTEN IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
ANY CORRECTIONS, ERASURES OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERATION TO UNIT PRICES SHOULD BE INITIALED BY THE BIDDER.
3. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
4. BID PRICES SHALL INCLUDE DELIVERY OF ALL ITEMS F.O.B. DESTINATION OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED. BIDS CONTAINING
"PAYMENT IN ADVANCE" OR "C.O.D" REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REJECTED. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT
OF PROPERLY EXECUTED INVOICE OR DELIVERY, WHICHEVER IS LATER.
5. AMOUNT OF BID BOND REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
6. AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE BOND, IF REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
7. DESIRED DELIVERY: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
8. TO ASSURE CONSIDERATION OF YOUR BID, ALL BIDS AND ADDENDA SHOULD BE RETURNED IN AN ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE
CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID OPENING DATE AND THE BID NUMBER, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,
WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
9. BIDS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
L.R.S. 39:1551-1736; PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS; EXECUTIVE ORDERS; STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS; SPECIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THIS SOLICITATION.
10. IMPORTANT: BY SIGNING THE BID OR SUBMITTING THE BID ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL (WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE) THE
BIDDER CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND FURTHER
CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT COLLUSION OR FRAUD. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED
ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE VENDOR. ALL BID
INFORMATION SHALL BE IN INK, TYPEWRITTEN, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
11. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BUYER AT THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE.
12. CONFERENCE: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
13. BID FORMS
ALL WRITTEN BIDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, MUST BE SUBMITTED ON, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, FORMS PROVIDED
AND PROPERLY SIGNED (SEE NO. 30). BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
A. BID SUBMITTED ON PAPER CONTAINS NO SIGNATURE INDICATING INTENT TO BE BOUND;
B. BID FILLED OUT IN PENCIL; AND
C. BID NOT SUBMITTED ON THE STATE'S STANDARD FORMS.
BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,
WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO BID OPENING TIME IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. FAX ALTERATIONS, NOT INVOLVING
PRICING, TO BIDS RECEIVED BEFORE BID OPENING TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED BID FORM AND FAXED ALTERATION
HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND TIME-STAMPED BEFORE BID OPENING. ALTERATIONS TO PRICE MUST BE RECEIVED IN A SEALED
ENVELOPE WITH THE BID NUMBER, OPENING DATE AND TIME DISPLAYED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE AND TIME STAMPED
BEFORE BID OPENING OR VIA THE ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED,
EXCEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.
14. STANDARDS OF QUALITY
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.