Kawasaki W175 LTD Motorcycles

What the solicitation documents require

We read the solicitation documents for this bid (1 document, 9 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.

Due date and time

• Bids are due and publicly opened 10/28/2026 at 10:00 AM CST. (Solicitation document, p. 1)

How to submit

• Submit online through the LaGov vendor portal link on the bid invitation. Non-electronic responses go to Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. (Solicitation document, p. 1)
• Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system to submit an online bid and have it tabulated. Include a W-9 if newly registered. (Solicitation document, p. 2)

Bonds

• Bid bond and performance bond amounts, if required, are addressed in the Special Terms and Conditions section. (Solicitation document, p. 4)

Licenses and certifications

• Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and include a valid dealer's license (La. R.S. 32:1254) with the bid, or provide it within 10 business days after opening or the bid is rejected. (Solicitation document, p. 2)
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State to hold a purchase order or contract over $25,000. (Solicitation document, p. 9)

Contract term

• Where renewals apply, the total contract term cannot exceed 36 months. (Solicitation document, p. 5)

Pricing format

• Enter unit price for line 1 (21 each). Waste tire fee is excluded; any document or other miscellaneous fees must be included in the bid price. (Solicitation document, p. 3)
• Bid prices must include F.O.B. destination delivery. Corrections to unit prices should be initialed by the bidder. (Solicitation document, p. 4)

Forms to return

• Signature page must be attached to the bid response. (Solicitation document, p. 1)
• Return all solicitation documents, including Attachment A (Special Terms & Conditions) and Attachment B (Online Bidding Instructions), with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 2)

Scope highlights

• Purchase of 21 2026 Kawasaki W175LTD motorcycles for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety (DPS). (Solicitation document, p. 2)
• Proprietary bid: only the Kawasaki brand and W175LTD model will be considered for award. (Solicitation document, p. 2)
• Deliver to DPS State Police, JESTC Track, 1400 W Irene Rd, Zachary, LA 70791. (Solicitation document, p. 1)

Documents we read

• Solicitation document 9 pages