Tractor Rental/Lease - AgCenter Research Stations - Term Contract

This solicitation establishes a term contract for leasing up to 24 agricultural tractors to LSU AgCenter research stations across Louisiana for the period 02/01/2027 – 01/31/2028 (with optional two‑year extensions). The university will not handle maintenance; the supplier must provide full warranty, insurance, on‑site training, and a replacement tractor within 72 hours if a unit becomes inoperable. Delivery must occur by 02/01/2027, and invoicing is annual. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder and is non‑exclusive. • Lease up to 24 tractors of varying specifications (HP 40 – 240, 4WD, various hitches, cabins, attachments). • Term: 12 months, renewable twice for additional 12‑month periods (max 36 months). • Supplier responsible for all maintenance, repairs, warranty, insurance, and 1‑hour on‑site training per delivery. • Delivery by 02/01/2027 to multiple LSU AgCenter locations; price must be firm for the contract term. • Bids submitted electronically to [email protected] by 09/15/2026 11:00 AM CT; bid opening held electronically. • Award based on lowest responsible and responsive bid; all‑or‑none pricing for each tractor specification.