INVITATION TO BID – OEM SRP & MAS
SEALED BIDS will be received by the PURCHASING DIVISION of the CITY OF BATON ROUGE, EAST
BATON ROUGE PARISH until 11:00 am CST, May 8, 2026
TITLE:
A26-0702 - Original Equipment
Manufacturer Standard Replacement Parts
& Manufacturer Authorized Service for
Dodge Jeep Trucks & Cars
FILE NO: 26-000702
RETURN BID TO:
PURCHASING DIVISION
Physical Address:
222 St. Louis Street
8th Floor Room 826
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
AD DATES: 04/14/26 & 04/21/26
SHIP TO ADDRESS:
City Parish Garage (Central Garage)
333 Chippewa Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
VENDOR NAME
**NOTE: U.S. Postal Regular & Expedited Mail do not deliver
to our physical address; delays may occur due to City
Parish Mailroom processing
Contact Regarding Inquiries:
Purchasing Analyst: L a t i s h a C a n n o n
Telephone Number: 225-389-3259 x 3271
Email:
lcannon@brla.gov
MAILING ADDRESS
REMIT TO ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
TELEPHONE NO.
E-MAIL
FEDERAL TAX ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TITLE
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Required)
PRINTED NAME
TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR:
CONTRACTORS LICENSE IF APPLICABLE
1. _________STATE DELIVERY DAYS MAXIMUM AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER.
2. _________% discount for payment made within 30 days. Discount for payment made in less
than 30 days, or less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be
accepted but not an award consideration.
Bidders should acknowledge all addenda and the date received.
The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following issued ADDENDA
No. Date:
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F.O.B.: DESTINATION - PAYMENT TERMS: NET 30
ALL BLANKS ON THIS PAGE SHOULD BE COMPLETED TO AVOID REJECTION OF BID
The signature on this document certifies that proposer has carefully examined the instructions to bidders,
terms and specifications applicable to, and made a part of this solicitation. By submission of this document,
proposer further certifies that the prices shown are in full compliance with the conditions, terms and
specifications of this solicitation. Bid must be signed in the designated space above and by person
authorized to sign for bidder.
No alterations, changes or additions are allowed on this solicitation, and no additional information,
clarifications or other documents are to be included unless specifically required by the specification. Any
errors in extensions of prices will be resolved in favor of unit prices submitted.
If services are to be performed in East Baton Rouge City-Parish, evidence of a current occupational license
and/or permit issued by the City-Parish shall be supplied by the successful vendor, if applicable.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR OEM SRP & MAS
Bidders are urged to promptly review the requirements of these specification, terms and
conditions and submit questions for resolution as early as possible during the bid period.
Questions or concerns must be submitted in writing to the purchasing division during the inquiry
period. Otherwise, this will be construed as acceptance by the bidders that the intent of the
specifications, terms and conditions are clear and that competitive bids may be obtained as
specified herein. Protests with regard to the specification, terms and conditions documents will
not be considered after bids are opened.
This proposal is to establish firm prices for materials supplies and services for the contract period to be
determined. Delivery shall be made or services provided as needed throughout the contract period, or
as required by the specification. Quantities, if shown, are estimated only. Smaller or larger quantities
may be purchased based upon the needs of the City-Parish. There is no guaranteed minimum
quantity.
1. Read the entire bid, including all terms and conditions and specifications.
2. Bids are mailed only as a courtesy. The City - Parish does not assume responsibility for failure of bidders to
receive bids. Bidders should rely only on advertisements in the local newspaper, and should personally pick up
bids and specifications. Full information may be obtained, or any questions answered, by contacting the
Purchasing Division, 222 Saint Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or by calling (225)
389-3259. The City will not accept fax proposals or proposals sent via e-mail.
3. The bid number, bidder's name, address and bid opening date should be clearly printed or typed on the outside of
the bid envelope. Only one bid will be accepted from each bidder for the same job. Alternates will not be
accepted unless specifically requested in the proposal. Submission of more than one bid or alternates not
requested may be grounds for rejection of all bids by the bidder.
4. The method of delivery of bids is the responsibility of the bidder. All bids must be received by the Purchasing
Division on or before the specified bid opening date and time. Late bids will not be considered under any
circumstances. NO FAXED OR EMAIL BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
5. Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause
cancellation of the contract. Where the city has determined the contractor to be in default, the city
reserves right to purchase any or all products or services covered by the contract on the open market
and to charge the contractor with cost in excess of the contract price. Until such assessed charges
have been paid, no subsequent bid from the defaulting contractor will be considered.
6. The contract shall be firm through a one year period. Upon agreement of both the contractor and the
City - Parish, the contract may be extended a second or a third year or other shortened specified
time periods. Extension of the contract into the second or third time periods shall be made by letter
on or before the expiration of the contract. Extension is only possible if all prices and conditions
remain the same.
7. Proposals are mailed only as a courtesy. The City - Parish does not assume responsibility for failure
of bidders to receive proposals. Bidders should rely only on advertisements in the local newspaper..
Full information may be obtained, or any questions answered, by contacting the Purchasing
Division, 222 Saint Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or by calling (225)
389-3259.
8. Only one bid will be accepted from each bidder for the same job. Alternates will not be accepted
unless specifically requested in the proposal. Submission of more than one bid or alternates not
requested may be grounds for rejection of all bids by the bidder.
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9. Except for bids submitted through the www.centralauctionhouse.com on-line bidding site, bids shall be
accepted only on proposal forms furnished by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge
Purchasing Division.
Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding
(http://www.centralauctionhouse.com ). Electronic Bids may be submitted at Central Bidding
(www.centralbidding.com). For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at
225-810-4814. Bids shall be accepted only on proposal forms furnished by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of
East Baton Rouge Purchasing Division. The City - Parish will only accept bids from those bidders in whose
names the proposal forms and/or specifications were issued. Altered or incomplete bids, (including non-
acknowledgement of issued addenda or the use of substitute forms or documents, will subject the bid to rejection
on non-responsiveness grounds.
10. All proposals must be typed or written in ink. Any erasures, strikeover and/or changes to prices should
be initialed by the bidder. Failure to initial may be cause for rejection of the bid as non-responsive.
11. All proposals must be manually signed by a properly authorized party. Failure to do so shall cause
the bid to be rejected as non-responsive.
12. Where one or more vendor's exact products or typical workmanship is designated as the level of
quality desired or equivalent, the Purchasing Division reserves the right to determine the
acceptability of any equivalent offered.
11. If bidding other than specified, sufficient information should be enclosed with the bid in order to
determine quality, suitability, and compliance with the specifications. Failure to comply with this
request may eliminate your bid from consideration. If requested, literature and/or specifications must
be submitted within five (5) days.
12. Detailed factory specifications, illustrative literature and any deviations should be submitted with bid as required
by the specifications or on the bid form. Representative samples shall be submitted upon request, if appropriate.
Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit with the bid information (such as illustrations,
descriptive literature, and technical data) sufficient for the City to evaluate quality, suitability, and compliance with
the specifications in the solicitation.
13. Written addenda issued prior to bid opening which modifies the proposal shall become a part of the
proposal for bid, and shall be incorporated within the purchase order and/or contract. Only a written
interpretation or correction by Addendum shall be binding. Bidders shall not rely upon any
interpretation or correction given by any other method.
14. For printing solicitations, artwork, dies and/or molds shall become the property of the City - Parish
Government and must be returned to the Purchasing Division, 222 Saint Louis Street, 8th Floor,
Room 826, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, upon completion of the order.
15. All applicable chemicals, herbicides, pesticides and hazardous materials must be registered for sale in
Louisiana by the Department of Agriculture, State of Louisiana, registered with the EPA and must
meet all requirements of Louisiana State Laws. Bidders should submit product label, material safety
data sheet and EPA registry number with bid or within five (5) days of request from purchasing office.
This information will be required on any subsequent deliveries if there is a change in chemical
content or a different product is being supplied. Failure to submit this data may be cause for the bid to
be rejected or the contract canceled.
16. Delivery of items must be made on time to City - Parish final destinations within East Baton Rouge
Parish. All freight charges shall be prepaid by vendor. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH requires all
products to be new (current) and all work must be performed according to standard practices for the
project. Unless otherwise specified, no aftermarket parts will be accepted. Unless otherwise specified,
all workmanship and materials must have at least one (1) year guaranty, in writing, from the date of
delivery and/or acceptance of the project. Any deviations or alterations from the specifications must be
indicated and/or supporting documentation supplied with bid submission. .. Late deliveries or
unsatisfactory performance may be cause to cancel the Purchase Order or contract.
17. The City - Parish reserves the right to award items separately, grouped or on an all-or-none basis and to
reject any or all bids and waive any informalities.
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18. Quantities, if shown, are estimated only. Smaller or larger quantities may be purchased based upon the needs of
the City-Parish. There is no guaranteed minimum quantity.
19. All Prices bid shall remain in effect for a period of at least sixty (60) days. City - Parish purchases
are exempt from state and local taxes.
20. The State of Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics places restrictions on awarding contracts or
purchase orders to persons who are employed by any agency of the City - Parish Government, or
any business of which he or his spouse has more than a twenty-five percent (25%) interest. The
Code also prescribes other restrictions against conflict of interest and establishes guidelines to
assure that appropriate ethical standards are followed. If any question exists regarding potential
violation of the Code of Ethics, bidders should contact the Purchasing Division prior to submission
of the bid. Any violation of the Code of Ethics shall be grounds for disqualification of bid or
cancellation of contract.
21. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH requires all products to be new (current) and all work must be
performed according to standard practices for the project. Unless otherwise specified, no aftermarket
parts will be accepted. Unless otherwise specified, all workmanship and materials must have at least
one (1) year guaranty, in writing, from the date of delivery and/or acceptance of the project. Any
deviations or alterations from the specifications must be indicated and/or supporting documentation
supplied with bid submission
22. The City - Parish reserves the right to terminate this contract prior to the end of the contract period
on twenty-four (24) hours written notice for unsatisfactory performance. Termination under this
paragraph shall not relieve either party of any obligation or liability that may have occurred prior to the
effective date of termination.
23. In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, a preference may be allowed for equivalent
products produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana and/or firms doing business in the State
of Louisiana. Do you claim this preference if allowed?
YES NO . If this preference is claimed, attach substantiating information to the proposal to
show the basis for the claim.
24. Right To Audit Clause: The Contractor shall permit the authorized representative of the City-
Parish to periodically inspect and audit all data and records of the Contractor relating to his
performance under this contract.
25. In accordance with the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2212.9, in awarding contracts after August 15,
2010, any public entity is authorized to reject the lowest bid from, or not award the contract to, a
business in which any individual with an ownership interest of five percent or more has been
convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty or Nolo Contendere to any state felony crime or
equivalent federal felony crime committed in the solicitation or execution of a contract or bid
awarded under the laws governing public contracts under the provisions of Chapter 10 of this Title,
professional, personal, consulting, and social services procurement under the provisions of
Chapter 16 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, or the Louisiana Procurement
Code under the provisions of Chapter 17 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
26. In accordance with Louisiana Law (R.S. 12:262.1 and 12:1308.2), all corporations and limited liability
companies must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State at the time of execution
of the contract.
27. Terms and Conditions: This solicitation contains all terms and conditions with respect to the
purchase of the goods and/or services specified herein. Submittal of any contrary terms and
conditions may cause your bid to be rejected. By signing and submitting a bid, vendor agrees that
contrary terms and conditions which may be included in their bid are nullified; and agrees that this
contract shall be construed in accordance with this solicitation and governed by the laws of the
State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Law.
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28. Certification of no suspension or debarment. By signing and submitting any bid for $25,000 or more, the bidder
certifies that their company, any subcontractors, or principals are not suspended or debarred by the general
services administration (GSA) in “Audit Requirements In subpart F of the Office of Management and Budget’s
uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards” (Formerly OMB
circular a-133).
a. A list of parties who have been suspended or debarred can be viewed via the internet at
http://www.sam.gov.
b. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for
Award Management. (SAM), in accordance with OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R. 180. SAM Exclusions
contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as
parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.
29. 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.
30. Bidders may attend the bid opening, but no information or opinions concerning the ultimate
contract award will be given at the bid opening or during the evaluation process. Bid tabulations
may be accessed at: https://city.brla.gov/dept/purchase/bidresults.asp
31. Contractor agrees, upon receipt of written notice of a claim of a claim or action, to defend the claim
or action, or take other appropriate measure, to indemnify, and hold harmless, the city, its agents
and employees from and against all claims and actions for bodily injury, death or property
damages caused by fault of the contractor, its officers, its agents, or its employees. Contractor
is obligated to indemnify only to the extent of the fault of the contractor, its officers, its agents,
or its employees, however the contractor shall have no obligation as set forth with respect to any
claim or action from bodily injury, death or property damages arising out of the fault of the City, its
officers, its agents, or its employees.
32. Vendors submitting signed bids agree to EEOC compliance and certify that they agree to adhere
to the mandates dictated by Title VI and VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964, as amended by the
Equal Opportunity Act of 1972, Federal Executive Order 11246, the Federal Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Act of 1975, and agrees to abide by the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
33. Bidders must agree to keep informed of and comply with all federal, state and local laws,
ordinances and regulations which affect their employees or prospective employees.
34. The City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge launched a new Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) system, Vendor Self Service (VSS) via Munis. VSS replaced the legacy vendor
database and will be used by all departments and agencies citywide.
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