INVITATION TO BID – OEM SRP & MAS
SEALED BIDS will be received by the PURCHASING DIVISION of the CITY OF BATON ROUGE, EAST
BATON ROUGE PARISH until 11:00 am CST, April 7, 2026
TITLE:
A26-0730 - Original Equipment
Manufacturer Standard Replacement Parts
& Manufacturer Authorized Service for
Harley Davidson Motorcycles
FILE NO: 26-000730
RETURN BID TO:
PURCHASING DIVISION
Physical Address:
222 St. Louis Street
8th Floor Room 826
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
AD DATES: 03/19/26 & 03/26/26
SHIP TO ADDRESS:
City Parish Garage (Central Garage)
333 Chippewa Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
VENDOR NAME
**NOTE: U.S. Postal Regular & Expedited Mail do not deliver
to our physical address; delays may occur due to City
Parish Mailroom processing
Contact Regarding Inquiries:
Purchasing Analyst : Dexter Stewart
Telephone Number: 225-389-3259 x 3272
Email:
dsstewart@brla.gov
MAILING ADDRESS
REMIT TO ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
TELEPHONE NO.
E-MAIL
FEDERAL TAX ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TITLE
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Required)
PRINTED NAME
TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR:
CONTRACTORS LICENSE IF APPLICABLE
1. _________STATE DELIVERY DAYS MAXIMUM AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER.
2. _________% discount for payment made within 30 days. Discount for payment made in less
than 30 days, or less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be
accepted but not an award consideration.
Bidders should acknowledge all addenda and the date received.
The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following issued ADDENDA
No. Date:
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F.O.B.: DESTINATION - PAYMENT TERMS: NET 30
ALL BLANKS ON THIS PAGE SHOULD BE COMPLETED TO AVOID REJECTION OF BID
The signature on this document certifies that proposer has carefully examined the instructions to bidders,
terms and specifications applicable to, and made a part of this solicitation. By submission of this document,
proposer further certifies that the prices shown are in full compliance with the conditions, terms and
specifications of this solicitation. Bid must be signed in the designated space above and by person authorized
to sign for bidder.
No alterations, changes or additions are allowed on this solicitation, and no additional information,
clarifications or other documents are to be included unless specifically required by the specification. Any
errors in extensions of prices will be resolved in favor of unit prices submitted.
If services are to be performed in East Baton Rouge City-Parish, evidence of a current occupational license
and/or permit issued by the City-Parish shall be supplied by the successful vendor, if applicable.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR OEM SRP & MAS
Bidders are urged to promptly review the requirements of these specification, terms and conditions
and submit questions for resolution as early as possible during the bid period. Questions or concerns
must be submitted in writing to the purchasing division during the bid period. Otherwise, this will
be construed as acceptance by the bidders that the intent of the specifications, terms and conditions
are clear and that competitive bids may be obtained as specified herein. Protests with regard
to the specification, terms and conditions documents will not be considered after bids are opened.
This proposal is to establish firm prices for materials supplies and services for the contract period to be
determined. Delivery shall be made or services provided as needed throughout the contract period, or
as required by the specification. Quantities, if shown, are estimated only. Smaller or larger quantities may
be purchased based upon the needs of the City-Parish. There is no guaranteed minimum quantity.
1. Read the entire bid, including all terms and conditions and specifications.
2. Bids are mailed only as a courtesy. The City - Parish does not assume responsibility for failure of bidders to receive
bids. Bidders should rely only on advertisements in the local newspaper, and should personally pick up bids and
specifications. Full information may be obtained, or any questions answered, by contacting the Purchasing Division,
222 Saint Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or by calling (225) 389-3259. The City will
not accept fax proposals or proposals sent via e-mail.
3. The bid number, bidder's name, address and bid opening date should be clearly printed or typed on the outside of
the bid envelope. Only one bid will be accepted from each bidder for the same job. Alternates will not be accepted
unless specifically requested in the proposal. Submission of more than one bid or alternates not requested may be
grounds for rejection of all bids by the bidder.
4. The method of delivery of bids is the responsibility of the bidder. All bids must be received by the Purchasing
Division on or before the specified bid opening date and time. Late bids will not be considered under any
circumstances. NO FAXED OR EMAIL BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
5. Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause
cancellation of the contract. Where the city has determined the contractor to be in default, the city
reserves right to purchase any or all products or services covered by the contract on the open market
and to charge the contractor with cost in excess of the contract price. Until such assessed charges
have been paid, no subsequent bid from the defaulting contractor will be considered.
6. The contract shall be firm through a one year period. Upon agreement of both the contractor and the
City - Parish, the contract may be extended a second or a third year or other shortened specified
time periods. Extension of the contract into the second or third time periods shall be made by letter
on or before the expiration of the contract. Extension is only possible if all prices and conditions remain
the same.
7. Proposals are mailed only as a courtesy. The City - Parish does not assume responsibility for failure of
bidders to receive proposals. Bidders should rely only on advertisements in the local newspaper.. Full
information may be obtained, or any questions answered, by contacting the Purchasing Division,
222 Saint Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or by calling (225) 389-3259.
8. Only one bid will be accepted from each bidder for the same job. Alternates will not be accepted unless
specifically requested in the proposal. Submission of more than one bid or alternates not requested may
be grounds for rejection of all bids by the bidder.
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9. Except for bids submitted through the www.centralauctionhouse.com on-line bidding site, bids shall be accepted
only on proposal forms furnished by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Purchasing Division.
Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding (http://www.centralauctionhouse.com ). Electronic Bids may
be submitted at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). For questions related to the electronic bidding process,
please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. Bids shall be accepted only on proposal forms furnished by the City
of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Purchasing Division. The City - Parish will only accept bids from
those bidders in whose names the proposal forms and/or specifications were issued. Altered or incomplete bids,
(including non-acknowledgement of issued addenda or the use of substitute forms or documents, will subject the
bid to rejection on non-responsiveness grounds.
10. All proposals must be typed or written in ink. Any erasures, strikeover and/or changes to prices should be
initialed by the bidder. Failure to initial may be cause for rejection of the bid as non-responsive.
11. All proposals must be manually signed by a properly authorized party. Failure to do so shall cause the
bid to be rejected as non-responsive.
12. Where one or more vendor's exact products or typical workmanship is designated as the level of
quality desired or equivalent, the Purchasing Division reserves the right to determine the acceptability
of any equivalent offered.
11. If bidding other than specified, sufficient information should be enclosed with the bid in order to
determine quality, suitability, and compliance with the specifications. Failure to comply with this request
may eliminate your bid from consideration. If requested, literature and/or specifications must be
submitted within five (5) days.
12. Detailed factory specifications, illustrative literature and any deviations should be submitted with bid as required by
the specifications or on the bid form. Representative samples shall be submitted upon request, if appropriate.
Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit with the bid information (such as illustrations,
descriptive literature, and technical data) sufficient for the City to evaluate quality, suitability, and compliance with
the specifications in the solicitation.
13. Written addenda issued prior to bid opening which modifies the proposal shall become a part of the
proposal for bid, and shall be incorporated within the purchase order and/or contract. Only a written
interpretation or correction by Addendum shall be binding. Bidders shall not rely upon any interpretation
or correction given by any other method.
14. For printing solicitations, artwork, dies and/or molds shall become the property of the City - Parish
Government and must be returned to the Purchasing Division, 222 Saint Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room
826, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, upon completion of the order.
15. All applicable chemicals, herbicides, pesticides and hazardous materials must be registered for sale in
Louisiana by the Department of Agriculture, State of Louisiana, registered with the EPA and must
meet all requirements of Louisiana State Laws. Bidders should submit product label, material safety
data sheet and EPA registry number with bid or within five (5) days of request from purchasing office. This
information will be required on any subsequent deliveries if there is a change in chemical content or
a different product is being supplied. Failure to submit this data may be cause for the bid to be rejected
or the contract canceled.
16. Delivery of items must be made on time to City - Parish final destinations within East Baton Rouge Parish.
All freight charges shall be prepaid by vendor. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH requires all products to
be new (current) and all work must be performed according to standard practices for the project. Unless
otherwise specified, no aftermarket parts will be accepted. Unless otherwise specified, all workmanship
and materials must have at least one (1) year guaranty, in writing, from the date of delivery and/or
acceptance of the project. Any deviations or alterations from the specifications must be indicated and/or
supporting documentation supplied with bid submission. .. Late deliveries or unsatisfactory performance
may be cause to cancel the Purchase Order or contract.
17. The City - Parish reserves the right to award items separately, grouped or on an all-or-none basis and to
reject any or all bids and waive any informalities.
18. Quantities, if shown, are estimated only. Smaller or larger quantities may be purchased based upon the needs of
the City-Parish. There is no guaranteed minimum quantity.
19. All Prices bid shall remain in effect for a period of at least sixty (60) days. City - Parish purchases are
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exempt from state and local taxes.
20. The State of Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics places restrictions on awarding contracts or
purchase orders to persons who are employed by any agency of the City - Parish Government, or
any business of which he or his spouse has more than a twenty-five percent (25%) interest. The
Code also prescribes other restrictions against conflict of interest and establishes guidelines to
assure that appropriate ethical standards are followed. If any question exists regarding potential
violation of the Code of Ethics, bidders should contact the Purchasing Division prior to submission of
the bid. Any violation of the Code of Ethics shall be grounds for disqualification of bid or cancellation
of contract.
21. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH requires all products to be new (current) and all work must be performed
according to standard practices for the project. Unless otherwise specified, no aftermarket parts will be
accepted. Unless otherwise specified, all workmanship and materials must have at least one (1) year
guaranty, in writing, from the date of delivery and/or acceptance of the project. Any deviations or
alterations from the specifications must be indicated and/or supporting documentation supplied with bid
submission
22. The City - Parish reserves the right to terminate this contract prior to the end of the contract period on
twenty-four (24) hours written notice for unsatisfactory performance. Termination under this paragraph
shall not relieve either party of any obligation or liability that may have occurred prior to the effective date
of termination.
23. In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, a preference may be allowed for equivalent products
produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana and/or firms doing business in the State of Louisiana.
Do you claim this preference if allowed?
YES NO . If this preference is claimed, attach substantiating information to the proposal to show
the basis for the claim.
24. Right To Audit Clause: The Contractor shall permit the authorized representative of the City-Parish
to periodically inspect and audit all data and records of the Contractor relating to his performance
under this contract.
25. In accordance with the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2212.9, in awarding contracts after August 15, 2010,
any public entity is authorized to reject the lowest bid from, or not award the contract to, a business
in which any individual with an ownership interest of five percent or more has been convicted of, or
has entered a plea of guilty or Nolo Contendere to any state felony crime or equivalent federal
felony crime committed in the solicitation or execution of a contract or bid awarded under the laws
governing public contracts under the provisions of Chapter 10 of this Title, professional, personal,
consulting, and social services procurement under the provisions of Chapter 16 of Title 39 of the
Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, or the Louisiana Procurement Code under the provisions of
Chapter 17 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
26. In accordance with Louisiana Law (R.S. 12:262.1 and 12:1308.2), all corporations and limited liability
companies must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State at the time of execution of
the contract.
27. Terms and Conditions: This solicitation contains all terms and conditions with respect to the purchase
of the goods and/or services specified herein. Submittal of any contrary terms and conditions may
cause your bid to be rejected. By signing and submitting a bid, vendor agrees that contrary terms
and conditions which may be included in their bid are nullified; and agrees that this contract shall be
construed in accordance with this solicitation and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana as
required by Louisiana Law.
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28. Certification of no suspension or debarment. By signing and submitting any bid for $25,000 or more, the bidder
certifies that their company, any subcontractors, or principals are not suspended or debarred by the general
services administration (GSA) in “Audit Requirements In subpart F of the Office of Management and Budget’s
uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards” (Formerly OMB
circular a-133).
a. A list of parties who have been suspended or debarred can be viewed via the internet at
http://www.sam.gov.
b. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for
Award Management. (SAM), in accordance with OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R. 180. SAM Exclusions contains
the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared
ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.
29. Bid prices shall include delivery of all items F.O.B. destination or as otherwise provided. Bids
containing “Payment in Advance” or “C.O.D. requirements may be rejected. Payment is to be made
within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later.
30. Bidders may attend the bid opening, but no information or opinions concerning the ultimate contract
award will be given at the bid opening or during the evaluation process. Bid tabulations may be
accessed at: https://city.brla.gov/dept/purchase/bidresults.asp
31. Contractor agrees, upon receipt of written notice of a claim of a claim or action, to defend the claim
or action, or take other appropriate measure, to indemnify, and hold harmless, the city, its agents and
employees from and against all claims and actions for bodily injury, death or property damages
caused by fault of the contractor, its officers, its agents, or its employees. Contractor is obligated
to indemnify only to the extent of the fault of the contractor, its officers, its agents, or its employees,
however the contractor shall have no obligation as set forth with respect to any claim or action from
bodily injury, death or property damages arising out of the fault of the City, its officers, its agents, or
its employees.
32. Vendors submitting signed bids agree to EEOC compliance and certify that they agree to adhere
to the mandates dictated by Title VI and VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal
Opportunity Act of 1972, Federal Executive Order 11246, the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Act of 1975, and agrees to abide by the requirements of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
33. Bidders must agree to keep informed of and comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances
and regulations which affect their employees or prospective employees.
34. The City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge launched a new Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) system, Vendor Self Service (VSS) via Munis. VSS replaced the legacy vendor database and
will be used by all departments and agencies citywide.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.