Purchase of One (1) New/Unused Full-Size SUV

Invitation to Bidders

Sealed bids will be received on June 1, 2026, by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Purchasing Division, 301 Plant Road, in Houma, Louisiana until 2:00 P.M. as shown on the Purchasing Division Conference Room Clock at which time sealed bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Division Conference Room.

Bid documents are posted on http://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=65 . To view these, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you must register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors have the option to submit their bids electronically or by paper copy. For information about the electronic submittal process, contact Bobby Callender with Central Auction House at (225) 810-4814.

Each bid shall be either hand delivered by the bidder or his agent in which instance the deliverer shall be handed a written receipt, or such bid shall be sent by United States Postal Service registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested or shall be submitted electronically through Central Auction House (CAH). Bids shall not be accepted or taken, including receiving any hand delivered bids, on days, which are recognized as holidays by the United States Postal Service.

The mailing address for bid submittal: TPCG Purchasing Division

301 Plant Road

Houma, Louisiana 70363

No bid received after the scheduled time for opening will be considered. Failure of the U.S. Mail to deliver the bids timely shall not be considered due cause for the scheduled time of the bid opening to be extended.

Bid 26-SUVPW-23 Purchase of One (1) New/Unused Full Size Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV)

Bidding Documents for this solicitation are on file in the office of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG) Purchasing Division at 301 Plant Road Houma, Louisiana 70360 and posted on the TPCG Website http://www.tpcg.org/index.php?f=purchasing&p=bid_opportunities . Please contact Chantel Comardelle, Procurement Specialist at 985-873-6768 or at ccomardelle@tpcg.org for any clarifications about the bid documents, or questions concerning the specification.

A Louisiana’s State Dealer’s License is required in accordance with Louisiana RS 32:1254 et seq. Bidder must provide a copy of his/her Louisiana Dealer’s License with this bid.

The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG) reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Louisiana State Bid Law.

/s/Jason Bergeron

Jason Bergeron, Parish President

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government

Publish: May 15th & May 22nd 2026

To Courier: May 13, 2026

REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS FOR

Bid 26-SUVPW-23 Purchase of One (1) New/Unused Full Size Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV)

Please Read Carefully

GENERAL: The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG) is soliciting bids for the furnishing one (1) Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) for the Public Works Department in accordance with the specifications herein to be delivered to 301 Plant Road Houma, LA 70363.

COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS: A single complete set of Bidding Documents may be obtained as set forth in the Invitation to Bidders.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; Owner shall not assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

Owner, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use.

INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA: All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be directed to Chantel Comardelle, Procurement Specialist as set forth herein. Interpretations, clarifications, or modifications considered necessary by Chantel Comardelle, Procurement Specialist in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda as set forth below.

Bidders shall promptly notify Chantel Comardelle, Procurement Specialist, in writing of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error that they may discover upon examination of the Bidding Documents. Bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of any of the Bidding Documents shall make a written request to Chantel Comardelle, Procurement Specialist at the address in the Bidding Documents or Contract Documents.

All requests pertaining to questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered unless, in the opinion of Chantel Comardelle, Procurement Specialist, the ambiguity in the Bidding Documents is so significant that it may necessitate postponement of the Bid date and issuance of an addendum to respond to the Bidder’s request.

Any interpretation, clarification, correction, or modification to the Bidding Documents shall be only by a written addendum. Interpretations, clarifications, corrections, or modifications made by any other manner shall not be binding and shall not be relied upon by Bidders. Addenda shall be transmitted in accordance with Louisiana Bid Law.

Addenda may also be issued to modify the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by OWNER. Prior to submittal of bids, each Bidder shall ascertain that he has received all addenda issued. The Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of each Addendum by completing the acknowledgment space provided on the Official Bid Form Section “A”. Failure by a Bidder to acknowledge each individual addendum shall render that Bidder's Bid proposal non-responsive.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Literature and/or specifications providing complete technical information as required to certify that the product offered in the proposal is fully compliant with specifications herein must be submitted upon request; if requested, literature and/or specifications shall be submitted within seven (7) days. Such documentation shall include diagrams, books, brochures, photographs, or other means to verify compliance. Any change made to a manufacturer’s published specifications submitted for a product shall be verifiable by the manufacturer.

Failure to submit this information in the specified time shall result in the bid being declared non-responsive and just cause for rejection.

SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT OR “OR EQUAL” ITEMS: Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and the specifications contained in the solicitation.

Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the Bidding Documents by using the name of a certain brand, make, supplier, manufacturer, or definite specification; the naming or specification of the item is only intended to denote the quality standard of the item desired and to convey and establish the general style, type, character and quality of material , equipment or product desired and does not restrict bidders to the specific brand, make, manufacturer, or specification named; and that equivalent products may be acceptable.

Bidder must specify the brand and model number of the product offered in his / her bid. Bids not specifying brand and model numbers shall be considered as offering the exact products specified in the solicitation.

PROPOSAL DOCUMENT FORMS: Bid Forms are included with the Bidding Documents; additional copies may be obtained from the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Purchasing Division.

Bids shall be submitted on the Bid Forms provided with the Bidding Documents. All blank spaces on the bid form required for Bid prices shall be properly filled in ink, or typed, in both words and figures when indicated .

PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Bids shall be submitted by the time and at the place indicated in the Invitation to Bidders and shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope unless submitted electronically. The envelope shall be marked with the Bid title and name and address of the Bidder.

The following items MUST be included with bid Submittal :

• Completed Official Bid Form Section “A”.

• Copy of required license

• *Signature Authorization (Required by ALL Bidders): Written evidence of the person signing the bid SHALL be submitted at the time of bidding, in accordance with LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5) as follows:

(a) The signature on the bid is that of any corporate officer listed on the most current annual report on file with the secretary of state, or the signature on the bid is that of any member of a partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity listed in the most current business records on file with the secretary of state.

(b) The signature on the bid is that of an authorized representative as documented by the legal entity certifying the authority of the person.

(c) The legal entity has filed in the appropriate records of the secretary of state of this state an affidavit, resolution, or other acknowledged or authentic document indicating the names of all parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts. Such document on file with the secretary of state shall remain in effect and shall be binding upon the principal until specifically rescinded and canceled from the records of the office.

*Failure to include the appropriate signature authorization shall result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive.

MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate written document duly signed and authorized (in the manner that a Bid must be executed) and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted at any time prior to the deadline for submitting Bids. Withdrawal of a Bid will not prejudice the rights of a Bidder to submit a new Bid prior to the Bid Date and Time. After expiration of the period for receiving Bids, no Bid may be withdrawn, modified, or explained except as provided for herein.

In accordance with Louisiana law, more particularly, R.S. 38:2214, as may be amended, bids containing patently obvious, unintentional, and substantial mechanical and clerical, or mathematical errors, or errors of unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of work, labor, material, or services made directly in the compilation of the bid, may be withdrawn by the bidder if clear and convincing sworn, written evidence of such errors is furnished to the OWNER within 48 hours of the bid opening excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

Such errors must be clearly shown by objective evidence drawn from inspection of the original work papers, documents or materials used in the preparation of the bid sought to be withdrawn. If the OWNER determines that the error is a patently obvious mechanical, clerical, or mathematical error, or unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of work, labor, material, or services as opposed to a judgment error, and that the bid was submitted in good faith, it shall accept the withdrawal and return the bid security to the bidder. A bidder who attempts to withdraw a bid under these provisions of this section shall not be allowed to re-submit a bid on the contract. Any modifications or amendments to the above stated applicable State law shall supersede this procedure.

A bidder may alter or correct an entry on the bid form by crossing out the entry, entering the new figure above or below the deleted entry, and initialing on the line of change. The crossing out of an entry and the initials shall be legibly handwritten with ink or typed. Any ambiguity arising from entries altered or corrected on the Bid Form will cause the rejection of said Bid Proposal as non-responsive.

OPENING OF BIDS: All Bids received prior to the announced closing time for the receipt of Bids stipulated in the Invitation to Bidder will be opened publicly. Bids will be read aloud, and a tabulation of the amounts of the Base Bids and alternates (if any) will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.

Any Bid received after the announced closing time will be returned unopened. Any uncertainty as to whether a Bid was submitted in time will be resolved against the Bidder.

BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The OWNER shall act not later than forty-five (45) calendar days after the date of opening Bids to award such contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder or to reject all bids.

The OWNER and the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, by mutually written consent, may agree to extend the deadline for award by one (1) or more extensions of thirty (30) calendar days.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: To the extent permitted by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids for just cause. The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Louisiana State Bid Law.

In order to be responsive, the apparent low bidder must submit the additional information and documentation required by the OWNER within the time delays established by law.

CONTRACT TERM: Terrebonne Parish reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at its sole discretion within a six-month period at the same unit prices.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: A Louisiana’s State Dealer’s License is required in accordance with Louisiana RS 32:1254 et seq. Vendor must provide a copy Louisiana Dealer’s License with bid submittal.

NO GUARANTEE OF QUANTITIES: The quantities referenced are estimated. In the event a greater or lesser quantity is needed, the TPCG reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount, at the unit price stated in the bid. The TPCG does not obligate itself to contract for or accept more than their actual requirements during the period of this agreement, as determined by actual needs and availability of appropriated funds.

DELIVERY: It is imperative that the equipment be delivered in the time frame stipulated on the Official Bid Form Section “A”. If delivery cannot be made in the time specified on the bid form, bidder must notify the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Purchasing Division in writing of delay.

PRICES: Unless otherwise specified by TPCG in the solicitation, bid prices must be complete including transportation prepaid by bidder to destination and firm for acceptance for a minimum of 45 days. If accepted, prices must be firm for the contractual period. Bids other than F.O.B. Destination may be rejected. Any freight/shipping charges should be included in unit pricing.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION: Any “qualified individual with a disability” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act who has submitted a bid and desires to attend the bid opening, must notify this office in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening date of the need for special accommodations. If the request cannot be reasonably provided, the individual will be informed prior to the bid opening.

Civil Right Compliance: The Contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable: Title VI and Title 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 not to discriminate in its employment practices and will render services under the contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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 the contract.

Clean Air Act: Bidder acknowledges that the Clean Air Act (CAA) is the comprehensive federal law regulating air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. Among other things, this law authorizes EPA to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health and public welfare and to regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants.

Energy Conservation: The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency, which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Bidder acknowledges that the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, popularly known as the Clean Water Act, is a comprehensive law aimed at restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the nation’s waters. The Act authorizes water quality programs, requires federal effluent limitations and state water quality standards, requires permits for the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters, provides enforcement mechanisms, and authorizes funding for wastewater treatment construction grants and state revolving loan programs, as well as funding to states and tribes for their water quality programs.

SAFETY DATA SHEETS: 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 EPA and must meet all requirements of Louisiana State Laws. Bidders must submit product label, material safety data sheet and EPA registry number with the delivery of each applicable product. 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 cause the contract to be cancelled.

DEFAULT OF VENDOR: Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. Where the TPCG has determined the Vendor to be in default, the TPCG reserves the right to purchase any and/or all products or services covered by the contract on the open market and to charge the Vendor with cost in excess of the contract price (liquidated damages). Until such assessed charges have been paid, no subsequent bid from the defaulting Vendor will be considered.

Termination of the Contract for Cause: The TPCG may terminate the contract for cause based upon the failure of the Contractor to comply with the terms and/or conditions of the contract, or failure to fulfill its performance obligations pursuant to the contract, provided that the TPCG shall give the Contractor written notice specifying the Contractor’s failure. If within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice, the Contractor has not corrected the failure or, in the case of failure which cannot be corrected in ten (10) days, begun in good faith to correct such failure, and thereafter proceeded diligently to complete such correction, then the TPCG may, at its option, place the Contractor in default and the contract shall terminate on the date specified in such notice.

The Contractor may exercise any rights available to it under Louisiana law to terminate for cause upon the failure of the TPCG to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, provided that the Contractor shall give the TPCG written notice specifying the TPCG’s failure and a reasonable opportunity for the TPCG to cure the defect.

Termination of the Contract for Convenience: The TPCG may terminate the contract at any time by giving ten (10) days written notice to the Contractor of such termination or negotiating with the Contractor an effective date. The Contractor shall be entitled to payment for deliverables in progress, to the extent work has been performed satisfactorily.

Termination for Non-Appropriation of Funds: Notwithstanding any provisions herein, in the event sufficient funds for the performance of this Agreement are not appropriated by TPCG in any fiscal year covered by this contract, this agreement may be terminated by the TPCG giving notice to the Contractor of such facts and the TPCG’s intention to terminate its financial obligation.

CLEAN AIR ACT: Contractor hereby agrees to adhere to the provisions which require compliance with all applicable standards, orders or requirements issued under Section 306 of the Clean Air Act which prohibits the use under non-exempt Federal contracts, grants or loans of facilities included on the EPA list of Violating Facilities.

The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the TPCG and understands and agrees that the TPCG will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.

The Contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT: The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.

The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the TPCG and understands and agrees that the TPCG will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.

The Contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.

DEBARMENT AND Suspension: This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180 and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000. As such, the contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor’s principals (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.995) or its affiliates (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.905) are excluded (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.940) or disqualified (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.935).

The contractor must comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C, and must include a requirement to comply with these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into.

This certification is a material representation of fact relied upon by TPCG. If it is later determined that the contractor did not comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C, in addition to remedies available to TPCG the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment.

The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The bidder or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.

Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment: Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient who in turn will forward the certification(s) to the awarding agency.

Contractors must sign and submit to the non-federal entity the Certification Regarding Lobbying Form, which is attached hereto.

PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS: In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-designated items unless the product cannot be acquired:

1. Competitively within a timeframe providing compliance with the contract performance schedule;

2. Meeting contract performance requirements; or

3. At a reasonable price.

Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA- designated items, is available at EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines web site, https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive- procurement-guideline-cpg-program.

The Contractor also agrees to comply with all other applicable requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act.”

Access to Records: The Contractor agrees to provide TPCG, the FEMA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.

The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.

The Contractor agrees to provide the FEMA Administrator or his authorized representatives access to construction or other work sites pertaining to the work being completed under the contract.

In compliance with the Disaster Recovery Act of 2018, the TPCG and the Contractor acknowledge and agree that no language in this contract is intended to prohibit audits or internal reviews by the FEMA Administrator or the Comptroller General of the United States.

DHS SEAL, LOGO, AND FLAGS: The contractor shall not use the DHS seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions of flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials without specific FEMA pre-approval.

COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, REGULATIONS, AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS: This is an acknowledgement that FEMA financial assistance will be used to fund all or a portion of the contract. The contractor will comply with all applicable Federal law, regulations, executive orders, FEMA policies, procedures, and directives.

NO OBLIGATION BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-Federal entity, contractor, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from the contract The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-Federal entity, contractor, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from the contract.

PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS OR RELATED ACTS: The Contractor acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the Contractor’s actions pertaining to this contract.

APPLICABLE LAW: All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

CLAIMS OR CONTROVERSIES: The venue of any suit filed in connection with any claim shall be the Thirty-Second Judicial Court, Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana.

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT- In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2224, successful bidders must submit a fully executed Non-Collusion Affidavit within ten (10) days of receipt of Notice of Award.

Affidavit Verification of Citizenship - bidders shall comply with the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2212.10 and federal law pertaining to E-Verify.

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: The successful bidder is required to submit an insurance certificate returned within 10 days from the date of the Notice of Award of the bid. All certificates must be approved by the TPCG Risk Manager to ensure that all insurance requirements have been met before a purchase order is issued. (Insurance requirements are set forth in “Terrebonne Parish Government’s Insurance Requirements”, attached hereto.) Failure of the successful bidder to comply with this requirement may result in the bid being declared non-responsive and cause for rejection.

PAYMENT STRUCTURE: The vendor shall submit the invoice and all other paperwork necessary to acquire a title and license plate to the accepting Purchasing Division representative when the vehicle(s) are delivered. All documents necessary to acquire the title and plate, including a certified true copy of the invoice, shall be submitted in the name of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, P.O. Box 2768 Houma, LA 70361.

Prices for each line item in the bid shall include all direct and indirect costs associated with that line item. Invoices must include the purchase order number (when applicable) and the name, address, and phone number of the vendor / contractor. No items other than those included in the bid shall be billed; and unit prices shall prevail.

TAXES: It is acknowledged and understood that all applicable taxes are included in the contract price. Successful bidder must register with the Terrebonne Parish Sales and Use Tax Department.

OFFICIAL BID FORM

SECTION “A”

TO: TPCG FROM: ______________________________

Public Works Department ______________________________

Post Office Box 2768 ______________________________

Houma, LA 70361 PHONE: ______________________________

EMAIL: _______________________________

Bid 26-SUVPW-23 Purchase of One (1) New/Unused Full Size Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV)

Terrebonne Parish reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at its sole discretion.

Delivery shall be within __________ calendar days after receipt of order (ARO)

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) hereby proposes to provide the vehicle specified herein, all in strict accordance with the Bidding Documents prepared by: TPCG Purchasing Division and dated June 2026.

Item No.	Quantity	Item Description	Year/Make/Model	Unit Price
1	1	New/Unused Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)		$_______________
Unit Price Written in Words__________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

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) _____________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF BIDDER: ____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS OF BIDDER: _________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY BIDDER (type or print): _________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY BIDDER ___________________________

TITLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY BIDDER: __________________________________

DATE:__________________________________________

* Signature Authorization (required by ALL Bidders): Written evidence of the person signing the bid SHALL be submitted at the time of bidding, in accordance with LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5)

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

Bid 26-SUVPW-23 Purchase of One (1) New/Unused Full Size Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV)

Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the Bidding Documents by using the name of a certain brand, make, supplier, manufacturer, or definite specification; the naming or specification of the item is only intended to denote the quality standard of the item desired and to convey and establish the general style, type, character and quality of material, equipment or product desired and does not restrict bidders to the specific brand, make, manufacturer, or specification named; and that equivalent products may be acceptable. This vehicle shall be a new (and unused), current standard production makes and model and will be completely prepared for the customer by a factory authorized dealer prior to delivery. Delivery shall be made within 10 working days. These specifications are written around 2025-2026.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Exterior

Color: White

Interior: Cloth Seats / Black Onyx

Appearance

Rear Window Defroster and Washer

Liftgate with Lift Glass-Manual

Exhaust-Single

Door Handles-Body Color

LED Reflector Headlamps

Tail lamps-Incandescent

Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

Running Boards, Platform-Black

Easy Fuel® capless fuel filler

Grille – Twin Spar, Ebony Black-Painted Open image overlay for Grille – Twin Spar, Ebony Black-Painted

Class IV Trailer hitch receiver

Windows & Glass

Sideview Mirrors: Manual-Folding, Power Adjustable and Heated with Security Approach Lamps in Black

Black Color Mirror Caps

Privacy Glass-Second Row, Third Row, and Liftgate

Acoustic-Laminate

Windows, Power-Front One-Touch Up/Down Feature

Power

3.5L EcoBoost® Engine

Auto Stop-Start Technology (Removed if available)

10-Speed Select Shift® Automatic Transmission

Engine: V8 (8 Cylinder)

Transmission: Automatic with Overdrive

Drive Train: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

Battery saver

ABS with Brake Assist and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)

Handling

Non-limited-slip 3.31 rear axle

Fully Boxed Frame

Suspension-Multilink Independent Rear suspension

Electronic Power-Assist (EPAS) Rack-and-Pinion Steering

Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars

Advance Trac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) Open image overlay for Advance Trac™ with RSC ® (Roll Stability Control™)

Electronic Stability Control

Trailer Sway Control

Traction Control

Wheels & Tires

18-inch Machined-Face Aluminum with Magnetic Painted Pockets Wheels

Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire

P275/65R18 All-Terrain Tires (A/T)

Jack and Tire Changing Tools

Seating

5 Passenger Seating/ minimum

Cloth Seats

Second-row: 40/20/40 split bench manual reclining fold-flat seat with Center Slide®

8-way Power Driver Seat (includes Power Tilt and Lumbar; Manual Recline) and 4-way Manual Passenger Seat (Fore/Aft, Recline)

Remote Keyless Entry Plus 4 entry and ignition keys / fob sets

Climate

Cabin Particulate Air Filter

Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

Entertainment Systems

Standard Package

Comfort and Convenience

Overhead console

Power door locks and rear-door child-safety locks

Carpeted Flooring

Carpeted First- and Second-Row Floor Mats

Cargo Management System Open image overlay for Cargo Management System

Cargo Protector

Cargo Net

Front and Rear Scuff Plates

Illuminated Entry System with Courtesy Lamp Delay

Power points 12V (4)

Rotary Gear Shift Dial Open image overlay for Rotary Gear Shift Dial

Leather-wrapped manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls

Cruise Control

Universal Garage Door Opener

Rear Cargo Area Light

Second and Third Row Dome Lights

Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated vanity Mirrors (Driver and Passenger)

Grab Handles-Front Row, Second Row Pillar and Headliner Mounted

Coat Hooks (4) - Second Row (2), Third Row (2)

Center Console – Armrest and Covered Media Bin

Armrest and Covered Media Bin

Push-Button Start (In Vehicle)

BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert

Auto High-Beam Headlamp

Lane-Keeping System (Includes Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid and Driver Alert)

Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Safety

Rear Parking Sensors

Rear View Camera

Dual-stage front airbags

Three-point safety belts at all seating positions

Safety Canopy® System (Includes Third Row)

Front-Seat Side-Impact Airbags

Rear-door child-safety locks

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children)

Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System

Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

SOS Post-Crash Alert System™

Security

SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System

Remote Keyless Entry System

Perimeter Alarm

Personal Safety System™

MyKey®

Warranty

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• Powertrain – 5 Years/100,000 Miles

• Roadside Assistance Program 5 years/60,000 Miles

“D”

TERREBONNE PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

MINIMUM, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VENDORS

(WITH GENERAL LIABILITY EXPOSURE ONLY)

(To be submitted within 10 days from receipt of Notice of Award)

Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractor. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the bid with, TPCG (Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government).

A. MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE

Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form number GL0002 (Ed. 1/73) covering Comprehensive General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL0404 covering Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability; or Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (“occurrence form CG001). “Claims Made” form is unaccepted. The “occurrence form” shall not have “sunset clause”.

B. MINIMUM LIMITS OF INSURANCE

Contractor shall maintain limits no less than Commercial General Liability: $500,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage (or higher limits depending on size of contract).

C. DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS

ANY DEDUCTIBLES OR SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS MUST BE DECLARED TO AND APPROVED BY TPCG. At the option of TPCG, either: The insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects TPCG, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.

D. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS

The polices are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

1. General Liability

a. TPCG, its officers, officials, employees, boards and Commissions and volunteers are to be added as “additional insured” as respects liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor premises owned, occupied or used by the Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to TPCG, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.

b. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not

affect coverage provided to TPCG, its officers, officials, employees,

Boards and Commissions or volunteers.

c. The Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against

whom claim is made or suit if brought, except with respect to the limits of

the insurer’s liability.

2. All Coverage’s

Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to TPCG.

E. ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS

Insurance is to be placed with insurers with an A.M. BEST’S RATING OF NO LESS THAN A:VI.

F. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE

Contractor shall furnish TPCG with certificates of insurance effecting coverage required. The certificates for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. THE CERTIFICATES ARE TO BE RECEIVED AND APPROVED BY TPCG BEFORE WORK COMMENCES. TPCG reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

(To be submitted within 10 days from receipt of Notice of Award)

The _________________________________________ agrees to defend, indemnify,

Contractor/Subcontractor/Lessee/Supplier

save and hold harmless the Parish of Terrebonne, all Parish 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 _______________________________________ its agents, servants and employees, Contractor/Subcontractor/Lessee/Supplier

and any and all cost, expense and/or attorney fees incurred by TPCG, all Departments, Agencies, Boards, Commissions, its agents, representatives, and/or employees as a result of any such claim, demands, and/or causes of action arising out of the negligence of TPCG, all Department, Agencies, Boards, Commissions, its agents, representatives, and/or employees ________________________________________

Contractor, Subcontractor, Lessee, Supplier

agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for and defend any such claim, demand, or suit at its sole expense related thereto, even if it (claims, etc.) is groundless, false or fraudulent.

Accepted by _________________________

Company

_________________________

Signature

_________________________

Title

_________________________

Date Accepted

Is Certificate of Insurance Attached? __________ Yes _________ No

Bid No. 26-SUVPW-23 for Public Works Department

Parish Department

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