1. The awarded vendor shall provide a tractor to pull the University’s existing 53’ x 8.5’, 2-axel trailer. The tractor shall meet the following minimum specifications: a. 2010 or newer b. 300 gallon fuel capacity c. Gross Vehicle weight – 88,000 lbs max combined d. Red, white, or blue in color and / or wrap to be complimentary color to the University’s existing trailer. (The awarded vendor will be responsible for all paint / wrapping costs) e. University approved signage or branding to compliment the University’s existing trailer. (The awarded vendor will be responsible for all paint / wrapping costs) f. The exterior of the tractor must be well-painted, clean, and no signs of damage. 2. All operators / drivers provided by the awarded vendor shall possess a Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement. The awarded vendor’s operator(s) must be capable or providing a travel day response time of one (1) hour. 3. Bids will only be accepted from vendors with the following credentials: Entity Type must be listed as a ‘Carrier’ by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) / DOT. The awarded vendor must also be in an ‘Active’ status and in a satisfactory status with FMCSA. The entity type of ‘Broker’ will not be accepted. 4. The awarded vendor shall inspect and accept the University’s existing trailerfor use on the roadway. The University shall be responsible for the costs of all inspections or DOT certifications of the existing trailer only. 5. The University reserves the right to require that the awarded vendor to provide the same driver / operator for all away games. 6. All bidders shall supply their DOT number with their bid submission. 7. All bidders shall be in compliance with the FMCSA and must provide documentation of such with their bid submission. 8. Verification of all licenses shall take place after bids have been opened and tabulated. 9. The University will provide a hotel room for the awarded vendor’s operator(s) / driver(s) at the team’s hotel, but the awarded vendor shall be responsible for the operator / driver meals. 10. The tractor will need to depart from the Davison Athletic Complex loading dock on the campus of Louisiana Tech University approximately 48 hours prior to event kickoff, subject to adjustment based upon the location of the opponent team. It will be the responsibility of the awarded vendor to ensure that the University’s Football Equipment Trailer is at the game location at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to kickoff; subject to the itinerary provided by the University Football Equipment Staff. The University will provide the awarded vendor with an itinerary indicating dates, times, and locations of where the equipment trailer is expected to be picked up and dropped off.
