SUPPLY OF NEW AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK CHASSIS FOR FLEET DEPARTMENT

INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bid No. 26-6980
08/26/2026
SUPPLY OF NEW AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK CHASSIS FOR FLEET DEPARTMENT
Sealed Bid No. 26-6980
The City of Kenner (also referenced as "Kenner" and "Owner") will receive sealed bids for:
SUPPLY OF NEW AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK CHASSIS FOR FLEET DEPARTMENT
Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids electronically by visiting
www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids will be received until Thursday, September 10,
2026 at 9:45 am, by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at:
1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive
Building D
Kenner, Louisiana 70062
All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening on the same day at 10:00 am in the City
of Kenner, Building D Auditorium, 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana, at which
time the bids will be publicly read.
CITY OF KENNER
/s/Elizabeth Herring
Chief Financial Officer
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
B-1 Questions. Bidders should email all questions to FinContracts@kenner.la.us no later than
FIVE (5) working days prior to bid opening. All questions will be answered by addenda to all
parties recorded as having received the bidding documents. Only answers furnished by formal
written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without
legal effect.
B-2 Bid Format. All bids must be written in ink or typewritten and signed by a member of the
entity or authorized representative. Bids may not be corrected or altered by erasure, strikethrough,
or any other means unless each correction is initialed by the Bidder.
B-3 Price. The City of Kenner will accept one price for each item unless otherwise indicated.
Two or more prices for one item will result in bid rejection. Failure to bid on an item will also
result in rejection of the bid.
B-4 Brand Names. Where brand names and stock numbers are specified, it is for the purpose
of establishing certain minimum standards of quality. Bids may be submitted for products of equal
quality provided brand names and stock numbers are specified.
B-5 New Materials. All materials and/or products must be new and of current manufacturer,
unless otherwise stated.
B-6 Product Data. Complete product data of equal products may be required prior to award. All
items appearing in the manufacturer's regularly published specifications furnished by the Bidder
are assumed to be included in the Bidder's proposal. Any additions, deletions, or variations from
manufacturer's regularly published specifications must be outlined in an attached letter. Minor
deviations from these specifications, which do not impair comparative functional equivalency will
be accepted.
B-7 Local Preference. By statutory authority, preference is hereby given to materials, supplies,
and provisions produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles
offered by competitors outside of the State (LA R.S. 38:2252).
B-8 Bid Awards. The City of Kenner reserves the right to award contracts or place orders with
the lowest responsive bidder, on a lump sum or individual item basis or such combination as shall
in its judgment be in the best interest of the city. Awards will be based on compliance with the
specifications and the delivery and/or completion date.
B-9 Delivery Charges. Freight charges should be included in total cost when quoting. If not
quoted FOB DELIVERED, freight must be quoted as a separate item. Bid may be disqualified if
not quoted FOB DELIVERED or if freight charges are not indicated on bid form.
B-10 Estimated Quantities. Quantities listed are for bidding purposes only. Actual requirements
may be more or less than quantities listed.
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B-11 Price Extensions. In case of an extension error the unit price shall prevail.
B-12 Withdrawal. All bids submitted shall remain binding and may not be withdrawn for a
period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled closing date for receiving bids, except as provided
for in La R.S. 38:2214(C) & (D).
B-13 Bidder Certifications. By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that it has a) carefully
examined and understands the Bidding Documents, b) has not received, relied on, or based his bid
on any verbal instructions contrary to the Bidding Documents or any addenda, c) has personally
inspected and is familiar with the project site, and hereby proposes to provide all labor, materials,
tools, appliances and facilities as required to perform, in a workmanlike manner, all work and
services for the construction and completion of the referenced project all in strict accordance with
the Bidding Documents prepared by the City of Kenner. The bidder further if awarded they agrees
to the agreement term and condition set out in these bid documents.
B-14 Acceptance of Bids. The acceptance and rejection of bids will be in accordance with the
Louisiana Public Bid Law. Kenner will consider compliance with the prescribed requirements, the
qualifications of the Bidders, and price to determine the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder
for award.
Documentation Required for Bid Submission
B-15 Corporate Resolution. If someone other than the corporate officer signs for the
Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be
required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization,
if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with La. R.S.
38:2212(A)(l )(c) or RS 38:2212 (0). Bidders may use the form provided and attach to the proposal
if needed.
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BID FORM
TO: City of Kenner: Finance Department BID FOR: Sealed Bid 26-6980
1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Supply of New Aerial Bucket Truck
Kenner, Louisiana 70062 Chassis
The undersigned bidder hereby declares and represents that she/he; a) has carefully examined and understands the
Bidding Documents, b) has not received, relied on, or based his bid on any verbal instructions contrary to the
Bidding Documents or any addenda, c) has personally inspected and is familiar with the project site, and hereby
proposes to provide all labor, materials, tools, appliances and facilities as required to perform, in a workmanlike
manner, all work and services for the construction and completion of the referenced project, all in strict accordance
with the Bidding Documents prepared by: CITY OF KENNER and dated: 08/26/2026
Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDA: (Enter the
number assigned to each of the addenda that the Bidder is acknowledging)
_______________________________________
TOTAL BID: For all work required by the Bidding Documents (including any and all unit prices designated "Base
Bid") the sum of:
___________________________________________________________________Dollars ($________________)
NAME OF BIDDER:
ADDRESS OF BIDDER:
EMAIL ADDRESS OF BIDDER:
NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER:
TITLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER:
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER **:
DATE: _______________________
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Sample Corporate Resolution
Excerpt from minutes of meeting of the board of directors of
___________________________________________________________
At the meeting of the board of directors ____________________________________________
Duly notices and held on _________________________________________________________
A quorum being present, on motion duly made and seconded, it was resolved that
___________________________________________________________
be appointed as agent and attorney-in-fact of the corporation with full power and authority to act
on behalf of this corporation in all negotiations, bidding, concerns, and transaction with the City
of Kenner or any of its agencies, departments, employees, or agents including but not limited to,
the execution of all bids papers, document, affidavits, bonds, sureties, contracts, and acts and to
receive all purchase orders and notices issued pursuant to the provisions of any bid or contract,
this corporation ratifying, approving, and confirming, and accepting every act preformed by said
agent and attorney-in-fact.
I certify this is a true and correct copy of an excerpt of the
minutes of the board of directors of said corporation, and the
same had not been revoked or rescinded.
________________________________________________
Secretary
________________________________________________
Date
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AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into between the City of Kenner, Louisiana, ("Kenner"), a local
governmental subdivision of the State of Louisiana, and Successful Bidder for Bid 26-6980,
("Contractor") authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana:
1. Scope of Work: Contractor will provide a new aerial bucket truck chassis. All work shall
meet or exceed all local, state, federal, and manufacturer's codes and guidelines.
2. Effective Date: Upon the signature of the last party, this Agreement will be effective upon
bid submission and award to successful bidder.
3. Agreement Amount: This Agreement will not exceed $110,000.00.
4. Terms of Payment: Payment will be made only upon completion and acceptance by
Kenner. Contractor shall invoice Kenner upon such completion and acceptance by e-mail
to purchasing@kenner.la.us. Invoices must be submitted within forty (40) days of
services/materials billed for. Invoices submitted after this period are subject to non-
payment by Kenner.
5. Notices: Any communications shall be in writing and delivered personally, electronically
or by certified mail as follows:
Notices should be sent to Kenner at the following address:
Department of Fleet Management
c/o Director
1803 23rd Street Kenner, LA 70065
Notices should be sent to Contractor at the address provided on the Bid Form.
Written notices delivered personally, electronically or by certified mail, shall be deemed
communicated as of actual receipt, in accordance with this paragraph.
6. Insurance: Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage in conformity with the Insurance
Specifications provided for in Bid 26-6980 and attached, if applicable. Contractor shall
provide a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage prior to the execution of this
Agreement.
7. Termination for Cause: Kenner may terminate this Agreement for cause based upon the
failure of the Contractor to comply with the terms and/or conditions of the Agreement, or
failure to fulfill its performance obligations pursuant to this Agreement, provided that
Kenner shall give Contractor written notice specifying the Contractor's failure. If within
thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, the Contractor shall not have corrected such
failure, or in the case of failure which cannot be corrected in thirty (30) days, begun in
good faith to correct such failure and thereafter proceeded diligently to complete such
correction, then Kenner may, at its option, place the Contractor in default and the
Agreement shall terminate on the date specified in such notice. Contractor may exercise
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any rights available to it under Louisiana law to terminate for cause upon the failure of
Kenner to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, provided reasonable
opportunity for Kenner to cure the defect.
8. Termination for Convenience: Kenner may terminate the Agreement at any time by
giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor of such termination or negotiating
with the Contractor an effective date. In the event of termination of this Agreement,
because of any of the above, the Contractor shall be paid for work performed in a
satisfactory manner prior to the Contractor's receipt of written notice of termination.
9. Conflict of Interest: By signing this Agreement, the Contractor covenants that there is no
public or private interest, direct or indirect, and shall not acquire directly or indirectly in
the future, any such interest which does or may conflict in any manner with the
performance of services rendered by the Contractor of obligations under this Agreement.
Any conflicts shall be timely disclosed to Kenner and Kenner shall determine whether the
conflict is cause for non-execution or termination of this Agreement. The Contractor
further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such an
interest as described above shall be employed by the Contractor.
10. Discrimination: The Contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as
applicable: Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights 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 Contractor agrees
to abide by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Contractor
agrees to provide a work environment free of potential harassment and not to discriminate
in its employment practices, and will render services under this Agreement without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, political
affiliation, or disabilities. Any act of discrimination committed by Contractor, or failure to
comply with these statutory obligations when applicable shall be grounds for termination
of this Agreement.
11. Audit: When applicable, it is agreed that Kenner or its designee shall have the option of
auditing all accounts of the Contractor which relate to this Agreement.
12. Non-assignability: Contractor shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not
transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation), without the prior
written consent of Kenner, provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due
to the Contractor from Kenner under this Agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust
company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of any such
assignment or transfer shall be promptly furnished to Kenner.
13. Taxes: Contractor agrees that the responsibility for payment of taxes from the funds thus
received under this Agreement and/or council appropriation shall be said Contractor's
obligation as per La. R. S. 47:301 et seq., all governmental bodies are excluded from
payment of sales taxes to any Louisiana taxing body.
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14. Independent Contractor: While in the performance of providing services or carrying out
obligations under this Agreement, Contractor and/or its employees shall be acting in the
capacity of independent contractor(s) and not as employee(s) of Kenner. Kenner shall not
be obligated to any person, Contractor, corporation, or other entity for any obligation of
the Contractor arising from performance of services under this Agreement. Contractor
expressly acknowledges and agrees that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee
between the Contractor and Kenner. It is further expressly declared and acknowledged
between the parties entering into this Agreement that the Contractor and/or its employees
are independent Contractor(s) and as such shall not receive nor be entitled to any benefits
from Kenner, including but not limited to benefits relating to life and/or medical insurance,
workers' compensation coverage, accrued sick or annual leave, retirement, FICA, social
security, or unemployment compensation coverage. Sole compensation consists of fees
earned in connection with the scope of work described above and the terms of payment
agreed to by the parties.
15. Ownership of Records: When applicable, all records, reports, documents, or other
material related to this Agreement and/or obtained or prepared by the Contractor in
connection with the performance of the services contracted for shall become the property
of Kenner, and shall, upon request, be returned by the Contractor to Kenner, at the
Contractor's expense, at the termination or the expiration of this Agreement.
16. Entire Agreement: This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the parties
with respect to the subject matter for this Agreement. Any alterations, variations,
modifications, or waivers of provisions of this Agreement shall be valid only when they
have been reduced to writing, duly signed, and attached to the original of this Agreement.
No claim for services furnished or requested for reimbursement by Contractor, not
provided for in this Agreement, shall be allowed by Kenner.
17. Hold Harmless: Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless
Kenner, all Kenner Departments, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, its officers, agents,
servants and employees, including volunteers, from and against any and all claims,
demands, expense and liability arising out of injury or death to any person or the damage,
loss or destruction of any property which may occur or in any way grow out of any act or
omission of the Contractor, its agents, servants, and employees or any and all costs,
expenses and/or attorney fees incurred by the Contractor as a result of any claim, demands,
and/or causes of action except for those claims, demands, and/or causes of action arising
out of the negligence of Kenner, all Kenner Departments, Agencies, Boards, Commissions,
its agents, representatives, and/or employees. Contractor agrees to investigate, handle,
respond to, provide defense for and defend any such claims, demand, or suit at its sole
expenses and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto, even if it (claims,
etc.) is groundless, false or fraudulent.
18. Fiscal Funding: This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the continued
availability and appropriation of funds to fulfill the requirements of the Agreement by the
Kenner Council. If the Council fails to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the
continuation of the Agreement, or if such appropriation is reduced by the veto of the Mayor
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or by any means provided for in the Kenner Charter to prevent the total appropriation for
the year from exceeding the revenues for that year, or for any other lawful purpose, and the
effect of such reduction is to provide insufficient funds for the continuation of the
Agreement, the Agreement shall terminate on the date of the beginning of the fiscal year
for which funds are not appropriated. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to advise
Kenner in advance if Agreement funds or Agreement terms may be insufficient to complete
Agreement objectives.
19. Code of Ethics: Contractor acknowledges that La. R. S. 42:1101 et seq., Code of
Governmental Ethics applies to the Contractor in the performance of services and work
called for in this Agreement. Contractor agrees to immediately notify Kenner if potential
violations of the Code of Governmental Ethics arise at any time during the term of this
Agreement.
20. Severability: The parties to this Agreement understand and agree that the provisions, shall,
between them, have the effect of law, but in reference to matters not provided, the
Agreement shall be governed by the regulations of the United States and the laws of the
State of Louisiana. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term of this Agreement,
such provision is fully severable, and this Agreement must be construed and enforced as if
such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provisions never comprised a part of this Agreement;
and the remaining provisions of this Agreement remain in full force and effect and may not
be affected by the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision or its severance from this
Agreement.
21. Applicable Law and Venue: This Agreement shall be consummated in the State of
Louisiana and shall be governed and/or construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Louisiana. The parties agree that the sole and exclusive venue for any suit or proceeding
brought pursuant to this Agreement will shall be in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial District
Court; and by entering this Agreement, the Contractor expressly waives any objections to
jurisdiction and venue, regardless of the Contractor's residence or domicile. In the event
that either Kenner or the Contractor commences a legal proceeding to enforce or interpret
any of the terms of this Agreement or to terminate this Agreement, the prevailing party in
any such suit shall receive from the other a reasonable sum as attorney's fees and court
costs as may be fixed by the court.
22. Subcontractors: Contractor will make a full and complete disclosure of any and all
subcontractors and suppliers they intend to utilize. Contractor shall not enter into any
subcontract for work or services contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining
prior written approval to Kenner. Any subcontracts approved by Kenner shall be subject to
the conditions and provisions of this Agreement or other provisions Kenner may deem
necessary. This section will not apply to subcontractors or suppliers used for the purchase
of supplies and services which are incidental for the performance of the work required
under this Agreement.
23. Contractor Certification: In accordance with La R.S. 38:2216.1 and 39:1602.2,
Contractor agrees that it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
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