ADVERTISEMENT

The Sheriffs Office Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on:

1. Thursday, October 22, 2026.

2. At the purchasing office of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office, 5450 East Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70615, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. C.S.T.

3. For the purchase of Five (5) 2026 or Newer Ton 4X4 Pick Up Trucks.

4. All bids must be submitted on BID FORM or Electronic Bid Form. Paper Bid may be obtained in the Sheriffs Office Purchasing division in the Administration Building or access electronic bidding through https://www.bidnetdirect.com/louisiana/calcasieupar ishsheriffsoffice

5. Preference is given to materials, supplies, and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the State.

6. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B.The ability of an Entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA-R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

7. Bids may be held by the Sheriffs Office for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigation the qualifications of bidders, prior to award.

8. Official action on this bid will be taken within forty-five (45) days by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office.

9. All bids must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope:

BID FOR

2027-7 FIVE

(5)-1/2 TON 4X4

PICK UP TRUCKS

Kim Shelton,

Purchasing Agent

Oct 6, 13 2t

2139025

Notice Cost- $109.00