City of Shreveport
INVITATION FOR BID
Solicitation Form for Commodities
25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS
(IFB) #26-007
INDEX OF BID FORMS
Invitation for Bid (Do not return with bid)
Bid Prices/Signature Page (COS BID FORM #1)
Page Numbers
2
3-12
IF ANY OF THE ABOVE COS BID FORMS ARE OMITTED, THEN YOUR BID MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED
OR ACCEPTED.
INDEX OF REFERENCE ITEMS INCLUDED HEREIN
All information listed below should not be returned with your bid. It shall remain part of the bid by reference
only.
Special Instructions to Bidders
13-17
Adjudicated Property Affidavit
18
Felony Conviction / E-Verify Statement
19
Format for the Return Envelope
20
Specifications
21
INDEX OF REFERENCE ITEMS NOT INCLUDED HEREIN THAT ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE WITH THE SAME FORCE
AND EFFECT AS IF SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT. SHOULD ANY OF THESE BE IN CONFLICT WITH THOSE LISTED HEREIN, THE
MORE STRINGENT WILL APPLY.
The General Contract Clauses (Section 20), the Standard Instructions/Conditions for Request for Proposals (Section 30) will no longer
be incorporated in solicitations but will be incorporated by reference in the City of Shreveport (hereinafter the City) book of Standard
Solicitation Instructions / Provisions and General Contract Clauses; which are available at www.shreveportla.gov (click on Business, then
on Bids & RFPs). If you do not have a computer, you can use one of the public use computers that are available at the Shreve Memorial
Library or at most library branches.
The Felony Conviction/E-Verify Affidavit must be submitted by the lowest responsive Bidder after the opening.
Revised 01-20-21
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AN INVITATION FOR YOU TO RESPOND WITH A FORMAL SEALED OR ELECTRONIC BID
DATES ADVERTISED:
March 03, 2026
March 10, 2026
Date Posted: March 03, 2026
DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE-FAXED OR EMAILED BIDS NOT ACCEPTED
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)
City of Shreveport
Renee Anderson, Purchasing Agent
MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP
BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED TO:
City of Shreveport
Office of the Purchasing Agent
Government Plaza-Suite 610
505 Travis Street
Shreveport, LA 71101-3042
OR GO TO
BIDNETDIRECT.COM TO
SEND E L E C T R O N I C B I D
BID MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. ON:
March 24, 2026
THEN PUBLICLY OPENED
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
Bid Number
BID TITLE:
25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS
IFB # 26-007
PREBID CONFERENCE: N/A
EMAIL QUESTIONS TO:
debra.walker@shreveportla.gov
7 working days before the opening or fax to:
318-673-5408
BID BOND IS NOT REQUIRED.
Estimated Expenditure: $2,450,000.00
per year
Bids received after the time specified for opening cannot be considered for an award.
COMMODITY BIDS
For paper bids, if you do not provide all of the required COS Bid Forms or the information required on the bid forms, then your
bid may be declared as non-responsive. The bid forms are clearly identified as COS Bid Form #1, 2 & etc. near the top right of the
page. If you have any questions, please call Renee Anderson at 318-673-5450.
ELECTRONIC BIDS/BID NOTICES
The City of Shreveport listing of current bids (IFB) is posted on BidNetDirect.com. To view the general bid information and receive
bid notices by email, register with BidNetDirect. Registration is free. Vendors/Contractors (vendors) have the option to submit
bids & bid bonds, electronically or by paper copy. Solicitation documents are also available at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations.
BidNetDirect. shall be the official source for bid documents.
To register please go to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/public/user-registration. If you need help registering or with training or
completing an e-bid, please call 800-835-4603, Option 2 or email support@bidnet.com. If an electronic bid is submitted, provide
your state contractor’s license number when the bid with alternates amounts to $50,000 or more. To request copies of bids by e-
mail, send your request to debra.walker@shreveportla.gov.
The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities.
Important- If you consider the specifications as restrictive or have a problem with this document, please contact
the Purchasing Agent at least five days before the bid opening at (318) 673-5450.
Revised 01-20-21
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BID PRICES/SIGNATURE PAGE
(RETURN ONE ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY WITH YOUR BID)
COS BID FORM #1
I agree to furnish all items for the prices as listed below in accordance with all the specifications, terms and conditions listed
herein, or with exceptions as listed on the deviation page.
IFB 26-007 Bid Title: 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS
ITEM
#
1
EST. AMT.
(A)
10
U/M
DESCRIPTION
EA. 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS
UNIT PRICE
(B)
$
TOTAL PRICE
(C)
$
GRAND TOTAL: $
Estimated delivery time is
after receipt of purchase order.
Additional units may be purchased by the City at the same prices listed above for as long as these models are available or
until:
, 20 . If date is not provided, then prices will be guaranteed for as long as the
above models are available. If mutually agreeable with successful bidder and other public agencies this bid will
be made available to them.
The City reserves the right to renew any resultant contract(s), if mutually agreeable with the contractor, for four additional
years in one-year increments with price changes limited to paragraph 7, Price Changes, in the Special Instructions to
Bidders herein.
BID ACCEPTANCE AND DELIVERY (Prices bid must be firm for a minimum of 45 days). In compliance with the Invitation,
and subject to all conditions thereof, the bidder offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted within 45 days from date of opening,
to furnish any or all items quoted on at prices as set forth after the item and to make delivery F.O.B destination.
I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person
submitting a bid for the same items/services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. Acting on behalf of
the bidder, this is to attest that the undersigned is a duly authorized representative of the above captioned firm, corporation,
or business and has read Sections 10, & 20, as referenced on the previous page.
BIDDERS NAME/ADDRESS:
NUMBER OF ADDENDA RECEIVED (If NONE-write 0 or N/A or none,
etc.):
N/A OR:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE(MANUAL):
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (TYPED OR PRINTED):
TITLE:
PHONE NUMBER(S)
DATE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
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IFB 26-007 PURCHASE 25 YD REAR LOADERS PACKERS
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED
DURAPACK 5000 REAR LOADER or approved equals.
DESCRIPTION
YES NO
CAPACITY
The packer body shall have a capacity, excluding the receiving hopper, of not
less than:
18 Y3 20 Y3 25 Y3 27 Y3 32 Y3
The hopper shall have a capacity of three and ninety-four hundredths (3.94) cubic
yards.
The structural integrity of the body shall allow high-density loading of up to 1,000
pounds per cubic yard of normal refuse.
BODY DIMENSIONS
Maximum width, outside 96”
Maximum overall length of the body and tailgate combined shall not exceed the
following:
CAPACITY
LENGTH
18 YD3
20 YD3
25 YD3
27 YD3
32 YD3
Body width, inside 89”
225”
235”
270”
282”
310”
Body height, inside 79”
Body height, outside (above chassis) 96”
OFFERED
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IFB 26-007 PURCHASE 25 YD REAR LOADERS PACKERS
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED
DURAPACK 5000 REAR LOADER or approved equals.
DESCRIPTION
YES NO
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body interior shall have a smooth floor without a trough. The sides and roof
shall also be smooth.
In order to prevent damage from corrosion and fire, no hydraulic cylinders, valve
or other hydraulic components shall come in contact with refuse packed into the
body.
Body sides & roof shall be of curved stress skin construction interfacing with the
corner mainframe bolsters. Rear bolsters shall be 5” x 20” formed channels @
the major upper & lower connecting points of the mainframe. The front bolster
shall be a 5” x 8” formed channel @ the major upper & lower connecting points.
All sidewall and roof members shall be continuously welded.
Body roof shall be a minimum 8 gauge, 80,000 PSI typical yield hi-tensile steel
sheet fully welded to a full length 11 gauge 50,000 PSI yield roof crown rail to
contain and dissipate forces equally through the body structure.
Body sides shall be a minimum of 8 gauge, 80,000 PSI typical yield high
tensile steel sheet, fully welded to roof crown rail and to a 4.7” x 18” floor skirt
rail.
Body Side Hinged access door, with ladder-style steps and grab handle for entry
into the body.
Rear mainframe body side bolsters shall be a minimum of 3” x 20” and contoured
shaped to sidewall with, a minimum 7 gauge 80,000 PSI typical yield.
Reinforcement bolsters shall be fully welded to the curved body side sheets.
Body Floor shall be flat full width and must not have inboard guide rails or a
trough. The floor shall be a minimum 7 gauge 80,000 PSI typical yield steel
sheet.
Floor longitudinals (long members) shall be a formed trapezoidal shape 9.6” x
11” with a 3.3” base sill of 7 gauge 80,000 PSI typical yield formed steel
channels and shall be continuously welded to the floor sheet.
Floor cross members shall be 3” x 6” x 7 gauge 80,000 PSI typical yield steel
channels. Cross members shall be interlaced through the long members on
approximately 18” centers to fully support the floor. Cross members shall be full
width, single piece.
The body and attaching parts shall be sealed with Tersotat Joint Sealer and
CavityCoat for rust prevention protection.
The body shall be undercoated with a Thixotropic material to provide protection
to the underside of the refuse body.
OFFERED
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.