Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Administration Office of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday February 22, 2011 for One (1) 2011 Year Model 7130 John Deere Tractor or equal, and the bids will then and there be opened and publicly read aloud.

All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope by the dealer and marked to indicate the above item bid. Detailed specifications and proposal forms can be obtained from the Parish Council Office located in the Governmental Building between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Friday, or by calling (225)383-4755, except holidays.

The specifications are used only to denote the quality standard of product desired and do not necessarily restrict bidders to a specific brand, make manufacturer, or named specification. The specifications are used only to set forth and convey to prospective bidders the general style, type, character, and quality of the product desired. Equivalent or better products will be acceptable.

Prospective bidders must have a dealer certified mechanic shop capable of providing all warranty requirements as a pre-requisite to bidding.

No bid bond is required for this project.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least (30) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each proposal shall be submitted only on the Proposal Form authorized by this office.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid(s), which in the opinion of the Parish Council will be in the best interest of the Parish.