UNSPSC 24101628: Adjustable forks

UNSPSC 24101628 Adjustable forks, a Commodity code, encompasses hydraulic material handling and lifting equipment that state and local governments procure across operations—predominantly forklifts (pneumatic and electric), scissor lifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and mobile column lifts. Recent state and local activity shows a steady mix of individual equipment purchases, fleet maintenance and repair contracts, and cooperative purchasing. Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are repeat buyers under the code; TDCJ has issued two separate forklift ITBs (IW252950 due August 4, 2026, and IW255742 due July 13, 2026), while IDOT procured multiple units across eight operational locations under IFB B52904 (due July 22, 2026). State agencies, counties, municipalities, water authorities, and public courts all source equipment here. Typical scope ranges from single-unit capital purchases (one 6,000-pound forklift, one electric scissor lift, one rough-terrain unit) to multi-site fleet buys specifying lift capacity, mast height, engine type (diesel, propane, electric), safety features (ROPS/FOPS guards, backup alarms, operator restraint systems), and warranty terms (commonly 12-36 months / 2,000-4,000 hours). Equipment specifications often mandate new or newly manufactured units; refurbished or reconditioned equipment is typically explicitly disqualified. Service and repair contracts also appear under the code—the Illinois Department of Corrections sought a one-year maintenance contract for multiple lift types at correctional facilities, and Charlotte Area Transit System issued an RFP for preventive maintenance on 32 portable vehicle lifts.

Recent opportunities span Texas, Illinois, Georgia, California, Maine, North Carolina, and Florida. Texas shows the highest recent posting density (TDCJ, HHSC, and multiple county bids), followed by Illinois (IDOT, DCFS, DHS, DOC). Georgia procurement appears frequently (Chatham County, Floyd County, Colquitt County, Technical College System, GPSTC). The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, has issued multiple solicitations for warehouse material handling equipment including reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and pallet jacks. Representative opportunities include the Illinois Department of Transportation's multi-site forklift procurement (IFB B52904, July 22, 2026) specifying both diesel and electric units with detailed mast and engine requirements; Chatham County's Hyundai 35LN-9A pneumatic-tire forklift purchase (May 7, 2026) with a 30% M/WBE participation goal; and the City of St. Petersburg Fleet Management's bid for a Liftking LK8M22 rough-terrain forklift (July 23, 2026) with Florida BEP (Business Enterprise Program) participation indicated. Notice type distribution leans toward IFB and RFQ formats; response windows typically run two to four weeks. Delivery is commonly FOB Destination with freight prepaid, pricing firm for 60–180 days, and manufacturer warranties standard at 12–36 months. Set-asides and local-vendor preferences appear in a minority of opportunities but are growing (Chatham County M/WBE goal, Augusta Transit local-vendor preference, Los Angeles County DVBE 3% reduction incentive). The code remains active and accessible to manufacturers, authorized dealers, and resellers; single-source manufacturer specifications (e.g., St. Petersburg's Liftking requirement) occasionally appear but are less common than open-brand competitive buys.