City of Shreveport
INVITATION FOR BID
Solicitation Form for Commodities
25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
(IFB) #26-020
INDEX OF BID FORMS
Invitation for Bid (Do not return with bid)
Bid Prices/Signature Page (COS BID FORM #1)
Page Numbers
2
3-14
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
15-19
Adjudicated Property Affidavit
20
Felony Conviction / E-Verify Statement
21
Format for the Return Envelope
22
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 31, 2026
April 7, 2026
Date Posted: March 31, 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:
April 21, 2026
THEN PUBLICLY OPENED
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
Bid Number
IFB # 26-020
BID TITLE:
25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
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 are 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 26-020 Bid Title: 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
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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CITY OF SHREVEPORT LA
BID SPECIFICATIONS
25 CUBIC YARD HIGH COMPACTION REAR LOADING
REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK
INTENT:
This specification describes a hydraulically actuated packer body and chassis of the rear loading type with
the following minimum specifications necessary to perform the work assigned. The body shall be capable
of compacting and transporting refuse to a landfill or transfer station and dispensing the load by means of
hydraulically ejecting the load from the body. The manufacturer shall have produced this refuse collection
equipment for a period of at least ten (10) years. Initial _________
GENERAL TERMS:
The manufacturer of all equipment provided under this contract shall be ISO 9001 certified. All equipment
furnished under this contract shall be new, unused and the same as the manufacturer’s current production
model. Accessories not specifically mentioned herein, but necessary to furnish complete unit ready for use,
shall also be included. Unit shall conform to the best practice known to the body trade in design, quality of
material and workmanship. Assemblies, sub-assemblies and component parts shall be standard and
interchangeable throughout the entire quantity of units as specified in this invitation to bid. The equipment
furnished shall conform to ANSI Safety Standard Z245.1-1999, and shall be manufactured in the United
States of America.
Bidder shall have Brick and Mortar Service Facility for Refuse Body located within 225 miles of City of
Shreveport. This facility shall be staffed with factory-trained technicians as well as have adequate parts on
hand for maintaining equipment. No third-party arrangements will be accepted. Initial________
GUARANTEE: (provide copy of warranty statement with bid submittal)
The body shall be covered by a Twelve (12) month warranty.
PARTS MANUAL:
Bidder shall furnish complete parts, maintenance, and operator’s manual with each body sold.
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CAPACITY
IFB 26-020 PURCHASE 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED
DESCRIPTION
YES NO
The packer body shall have a capacity, excluding the receiving hopper, of not less
than: 25 Yd3
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 1,000
pounds per cubic yard of normal refuse.
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body interior shall have a smooth floor without a trough. The sides and roof
shall also be smooth. (No Exceptions)
The body shall have a street side access door to allow entrance to body for
service.
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 formed channel @ the major
upper & lower connecting points of the mainframe. Front bolster shall be a
formed channel @ the major upper & lower connecting points. All sidewall and
roof members shall be continuous welded.
Body roof shall be minimum 8 gauge, 80,000 PSI minimum 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 minimum 8 gauge, 80,000 PSI minimum yield high tensile
steel sheet, fully welded to roof crown rail and to a floor skirt rail.
Rear mainframe body side bolsters shall be contoured shaped to sidewall with,
minimum 7 gauge 80,000 PSI minimum yield. Reinforcement bolsters shall be
full welded to the curved body side sheets.
Body Floor shall be flat full width and must not have inboard guide rails or a
trough. Floor shall be a minimum 7 gauge 80,000 PSI minimum yield steel
sheet.
Floor longitudinals (long members) shall be a formed trapezoidal shape with a
base sill of 7 gauge 80,000 PSI minimum yield formed steel channels and shall
be continuous welded to the floor sheet.
Floor cross members shall be 7 gauge 80,000 PSI minimum 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. (No Exceptions)
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OFFERED
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.