Statewide Clean Cities Conference Don Fontenot State Purchasing Officer Office of State Purchasing
Parishes Covered by EPACT (Department of Energy, Energy Policy Act) E. Baton Rouge Livingston W. Baton Rouge Jefferson Orleans Plaquemines St. Bernard
Parishes Covered by EPACT Continued St. Charles St. James St. John the Baptist St. Tammany Bossier Caddo Webster
Louisiana Property Assistance Agency (LPAA) Determines how many FFV the state must purchase (within EPACT zones) GVW of 8,500 lbs or less 75% of all vehicles must be FFV Approximately 1400 AFV in state’s fleet 150 AFV vehicles purchased in 2006 LA is a leader in this program
Alternative Fuel Vehicles AFVs Available on Contract
E 85 Vehicles Dodge Durango 2WD$17, Dodge Durango 4WD$20, Dodge ½ Ton Work Truck$14, Dodge ½ Ton P/U Reg. cab 2WD$14, Dodge ½ Ton P/U Reg. cab 4WD$15, Dodge ½ Ton P/U Quad cab 2WD$16, Dodge ½ Ton P/U Quad cab 4WD$19,207.00
Dodge Caravan Cargo Van $15, Dodge Caravan 7 Passenger $14, Dodge Grand Caravan 7 Passenger $16, Chevrolet Tahoe Police Special Use $28, (Law Enforcement Only)
Low speed electric vehicles now available on State contract Columbia Eagle 2 passenger $6, Columbia Eagle 4 passenger $8, Columbia Eagle 6 passenger $11, Columbia SUV-S (short bed) $7, Columbia SUV-L (long bed) $8, Contact Lona Gros, State Purchasing Officer (225)
Long Bed Utility SUV-L
2007 Gasoline Vehicles vs Flex Fuel Vehicle Bids Mid-size Sedan Gasoline$14, Mid-size Sedan FFV$16, Difference +$ 2, Gas vehicle awarded
2007 Gasoline Vehicles vs Flex Fuel Vehicle Bids Compact Pick-up Truck FFV$16, Compact Pick-up Truck Gas$15, Difference +$ Only Gas Truck Awarded
2007 Gasoline Vehicles vs Flex Fuel Vehicle Bids ½ Ton P/U 2WD (WT) FFV $13, ½ Ton P/U 2WD (WT) Gas $12, Difference+$ 1, Only Gasoline Truck Awarded
Hybrid Vehicles Hybrid vehicles do not qualify as AFV. OSP will bid on an as needed/requested basis. OSP has not received any request for hybrid vehicles.
The Office of State Purchasing attempts to award as many AFV vehicles as possible; however, due to the increased cost of these vehicles this is not always feasible.
Who to Contact? Bobby Hill, State Fleet Manager (225) Don Fontenot, State Purchasing Officer (225)
Questions?