Dedicated Transport Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be submitted by the deadline for guaranteed consideration. The deadline for vendors to submit proposals is November 20, 2026. deadline for vendors to submit proposals: november 20, 2026

Cost of eligible services will be the highest valued criterion in the evaluation process. cost of eligible services will be the highest valued criterion in the evaluation process

Service providers must submit their SPIN as part of the proposal. the service provider should submit its spin as part of the proposal

Proposals may be disqualified for unauthorized contact, late submission, not meeting service requirements, used items, lack of definitive costs, or AI-generated solutions. unauthorized service provider contact with applicant and proposal submitted after the bid due date

The implementation deadline is a material requirement. The selected provider must have the complete solution service-ready and operational no later than May 31, 2027. As stated: the selected provider must have the complete solution serviceready and operational no later than may31, 2027.

The city's payment terms are net 30 days. As stated: the citys payment terms are net 30 days.

Proposals will be evaluated based on functionality, reliability, security, support, implementation, cost, capacity, and overall value. As stated: proposals shall be evaluated based upon functionality, reliability, security, support, implementation, cost, capacity, and overall value rather than simply the technology used.

All companies shall be licensed, insured, and bonded and shall furnish satisfactory evidence to the city that they have previously performed/provided the types of services as specified. As stated: all companies shall be licensed, insured, and bonded and shall furnish satisfactory evidence to the city that they have previously performedprovided the types of services as specified below.

If the city terminates due to vendor breach, the city may purchase service elsewhere and charge the vendor any additional cost incurred. As stated: if the city, because of the vendors breach, terminates this contract, the city shall have the right to purchase service elsewhere and to charge the vendor with any additional cost incurred.

All questions must be submitted via email to Garrett Omara no later than 12:00 p. m. CST on November 4, 2026. As stated: all questions must be submitted in via email to garrett omara, purchasing agent, no later than 12: 00 p. m. cst on november 4, 2026.

Proposals received after the deadline will not be opened or considered. Failure to furnish all information or follow the proposal format may disqualify the proposal. As stated: proposals received after the deadline for receipt of proposals will not be opened or considered and failure to furnish all information or to follow the proposal format requested in this rfp may disqualify the proposal.

Bids must be received by the due date and time specified. The due date is 11/10/2026 at 11:00 AM CT. bids must be received at the return bid to email address no later than the due date and time specified herein.

Payment is 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 is later.

Products must be new and of best quality. Manufacturer's standard published warranty applies unless more stringent warranties are required. the manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by lsu

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier. award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier.

Suppliers must be enrolled in LSU's procurement system Workday and complete the online supplier registration form. suppliers providing a bidquote in response to a lsu solicitation must be setup in the universitys new procurement system workday

Delinquent payment penalties are governed by Louisiana R. S. 39:****. delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by louisiana r. s. 39: ****.

Written inquiries must be received no later than 4:30 PM CST four business days prior to bid opening. written inquiries must be received in the procurement office no later than 4: 30 pm cst four 4 business days prior to the opening of bids

Late bids will not be accepted. Bids not submitted electronically, in pencil, or without original signature may be rejected. late bids will not be accepted per lac 34: ****.

quote submission deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:00 p. m. EDT

lowest-cost, responsible, and responsive vendor who offers the most competitive pricing

capability and capacity to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to remove snow and ice hazards

responses that are late or incomplete will not be accepted