STATE OF LOUISIANA
Office of State Procurement
INVITATION TO BID
RESPONSES MUST BE
RECEIVED BY
05/06/2026
02:00 PM CST
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
Vendor No.:___________________
Solicitation: 3000026210
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
Ship To Address:
DPS State Police
JESTC Track
1400 W Irene Rd
Zachary, LA 70791
SUBMIT FAX RESPONSE TO:
Fax Number: 225-342-9756
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
RFx Number: 3000026210
Version: 1
Buyer: CRYSTAL BEAUCHAMP
Buyer Phone: 2253425504
E-Mail: crystal.beauchamp2@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=1E947E482E031FD190FAE871DF918079
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)
Required
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
6.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than
NO
30 days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted
but will not be an award consideration.
EOT
Name of Solicitation: *Fax Bid*Tandem Axle Trailer - DPS-LSP
RFx text:
****************************************************FAX BID*****************************************************
This is an online bid opportunity. Bidders are invited to submit bids online via the link on this bid
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder
TITLE
Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)
DATE
Fax bid: 3000026210
Date: 05/06/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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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 1-8
Attachment B - 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
************************************************IMPORTANT*************************************************
Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and should include a copy of a
valid dealer’s license issued under the provisions of La. R.S. 32:1254 with their bid. Any bidder who
fails to include a valid dealer’s license with their bid must provide a copy to this office within ten (10)
business days following the bid opening date. Failure to do so will result in the bid being rejected.
****************************************************************************************************************
Method of Award:
It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an individual basis to the 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 June 30, 2026.
Fax bid: 3000026210
Date: 05/06/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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Description
1 Product Category:25181701
Tandem Axle Trailer
Brand: McClain Trailer or equal
*Bid pricing is excluding waste tire fee (see Attachment A
– Special Terms and Conditions). Any document or other
miscellaneous fees are to be included in bid pricing. *
Dimensions & Structure:
Trailer size: 8.5 ft x 24 ft
•Configuration: Enclosed cargo trailer
•Frame: Heavy-duty construction suitable for commercial
use
•Tongue: Triple tube tongue design
Axles & Suspension:
•Tandem axles
•7,000 lb spring axles (each)
•Total axle capacity: 14,000 lbs
Coupler:
•15,000 lb coupler
•Adjustable 6-inch height configuration
Flooring & Interior:
•Rubber flooring
•Three rows of E-track installed on floor
•Two rows of E-track on walls (one per side)
Access & Entry:
•Rear ramp door
•36-inch side door with bar lock
Additional Features:
•18 ft awning
•Spare tire with mount
Load Capacity:
•5,000 lb jack
•Trailer must be capable of supporting heavy-duty
transport consistent with law enforcement operational
needs
Specify Brand Bidding: ____________
Specify Trailer Size Bidding: ____________
Specify Configuration Bidding: __________
Quantity Unit
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
1
EA __________ ________________
Fax bid: 3000026210
Date: 05/06/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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LINE
Description
Quantity Unit
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
Specify Frame Bidding: __________
Specify Tongue Bidding: __________
Specify Spring Axle Capacity Bidding: ___________
Specify Total Axle Capacity Bidding: ___________
Specify Coupler Size Bidding: __________
Specify Bidding Adjustable 6-inch Heigh Configuration:
Yes _____ / No ______
Specify Floor Material Bidding: ____________
Specify Rows of E-track on Floor Bidding: __________
Specify Rows of E-track on Walls Bidding: __________
Specify Bidding Rear Ramp Door: Yes _____ / No ______
Specify Bidding 36-inch Side Door with Bar Lock:
Yes _____ / No ______
Specify Awning Size Bidding: __________
Specify Jack Capacity Bidding: _________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ____________
EOT
Fax bid: 3000026210
Date: 05/06/2026
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BUYER AT THE PHONE AND ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE.
11. CONFERENCE: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
12. BID FORMS
ALL WRITTEN BIDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, MUST BE SUBMITTED ON, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, FORMS PROVIDED
AND PROPERLY SIGNED. BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
A. BID CONTAINS NO SIGNATURE INDICATING INTENT TO BE BOUND;
B. BID NOT SUBMITTED ON THE STATE'S STANDARD FORMS
BIDS MUST BE FAXED TO THE NUMBER INDICATED, RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED, OR SUBMITTED VIA THE ONLINE
VENDOR PORTAL, AS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO TIME AND DATE INDICATED IN
ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. FAX ALTERATIONS, NOT INVOLVING PRICING, TO BIDS RECEIVED BEFORE BID OPENING TIME WILL BE
CONSIDERED PROVIDED THE BID FORM AND FAXED ALTERATION HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND TIME-STAMPED BEFORE THE BID
OPENING. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED, EXECEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.
13. STANDARDS OF QUALITY
ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE BID SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
AND THE SPECIFCATIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION, AND ANY
MANUFACTURER'S NAME, TRADE NAME, BRAND NAME, OR CATALOG NUMBER USED IN THE SPECIFICATION IS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DESCRIBING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED AND IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR
RESTRICT COMPETITION. BIDDER MUST SPECIFY THE BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT OFFERED IN HIS BID. BIDS
NOT SPECIFYING BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS OFFERING THE EXACT PRODUCTS SPECIFIED IN THE
SOLICITATION.
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.