Transportation Parts Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

Bidders must submit emailed bids to ***@***. *. * prior to **** 11:59 PM CST. The RFX number (****) must be included in the subject line. Print all attachments. Unit prices must not exceed two digits to the right of the decimal point. Bidders must furnish descriptive literature with their bid. Delivery is Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (excluding holidays, weekends, or disaster times). Bidders must call **** or **** at least 24 hours prior to delivery. Louisiana or foreign LLCs/corporations must be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Vendors are encouraged to use electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments. Vendor registration should be completed in LAPAC prior to bid submission. Funding may be unavailable for items not delivered by June 30, 2025. Bidders must notify the procurement section of any inability to supply. The Department of Transportation and Development reserves the right to reject bids that cannot make deliveries by June 30, 2025. All bid prices must be typed, written in ink, or submitted online. Bid prices include delivery F. O. B. destination. Bids containing payment in advance or C. O. D. requirements may be rejected. Payment is due within 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery. Bids must conform to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and specifications. Bidders must specify the brand and model number of the product offered. Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit descriptive literature, technical data. Bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days. Vendors are responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. All products must be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. Contract renewals may be extended for 2 additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions (total contract term cannot exceed 36 months). The State of Louisiana has the right to terminate the contract for various reasons, including misrepresentation, fraud, or breach of contract. Failure to deliver within the specified time constitutes a default. All contracts shall be construed in accordance with Louisiana law. Bidders must comply with civil rights laws and ADA accessibility requirements. Any individual with a 5% or more ownership interest convicted of a state or federal felony related to the solicitation or execution of a contract may be rejected. Bidders must comply with federal clauses, if applicable (antikickback, clean air, clean water, energy policy, antilobbying, and debarment). Corporations and LLCs must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State to hold a purchase order and/or contract over $25,000. Independent price determination is required.

This notice describes requirements for the manufacture and contract quality of bearings, sleeves. Applicable documents, cage code references, marking requirements, changes in design, material, servicing, or part number, mercury-free material requirements, quality assurance responsibilities, inspection records, packaging, and ordering information are detailed. The notice also mentions authorized distributors, distribution statements, and various other requirements for the procurement process. There is a mention of a priority rating for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use, and the award will be issued bilaterally.