This is an invitation to bid for a term contract to lease 24 tractors for various LSU AgCenter research stations from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028, with potential extensions up to 36 months. The supplier is responsible for all maintenance and major repairs, and must provide a replacement tractor within 72 hours if the leased tractor is inoperable. All transportation costs must be included in the bid price. Contract prices must remain firm for the duration. Bids must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * by **** at 11:00 am. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier.
Delivery shall be no later than February 1, 2027 to the various locations. delivery shall be no later than february 1, 2027 to the various locations.
Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever islater.
The supplier shall warranty all components of the machine for the duration of the lease at no cost to the university, which would include coverage for parts, repair, and labor for mechanical breakdown caused by defective components, due to faulty materials, and or original workmanship. the supplier shall warranty all components of the machine for the duration of the lease at nocost to the university, which would include coverage for parts, repair, and labor for mechanical breakdown caused by defective components, due to faulty materials, andor original workmanship.
All or none bid shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier for all items. all or none bid shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier for all items.
Delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by louisiana r. s. 39: **** payment penalties are mandated and governed by louisiana r. s. 39: ****.
Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. failure to deliver within the time specified in the bidaward will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation.