Specification No. 181-60-07 Specification No. 181-60-07

Specifications for a 5,000lbs. Load, Propane Powered Pneumatic Tired Material Handling Forklift State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications for a 5,000 lbs. Load, Propane Powered, Pneumatic Tired, Material-Handling, Forklift March 2026 This specification covers a hydraulic, propane powered, material handling forklift to be used by the Department of Transportation Division of Highways Operations. To improve operating efficiency, parts and service availability the Department of Transportation is specifying acceptable units by required equipment and accessories as outlined below.

Requirements of the Bidders:

All bidders are expected to quote upon a manufacturer's latest standard model complete with all standard equipment plus any optional or special equipment required. Optional equipment when called for in the specification to be included in the quoted unit price. Units shall have all necessary accessories and attachments mounted when delivered and as described in the attached specifications. Deviations from these requirements in efforts to obtain extremely low prices will not be acceptable. Equipment proposed meet the requirements specified below.

Unless otherwise specified, the proposed equipment shall be complete in all parts and ready for immediate use upon delivery.

Bidders are advised to carefully read these specifications as changes have been made since the last solicitation issue.

Proposed with this Bid:

Successful bidder should be able to provide service after purchase or shall indicate other qualified service facilities able to service equipment. Bidder should provide documentation and enumerating service locations.

Bids will only be accepted from established manufacturers or their authorized dealers. Any dealer submitting a bid hereby guarantees that it is an authorized servicing dealer of the manufacturer, and that the manufacturer has agreed to supply the dealer with all quantities of products required by the dealer in fulfillment of its obligations under any resultant contract with the State. Bidder must submit authorized dealer letter upon request.

Warranty:

Unless otherwise specified, Manufacturers’ standard warranty shall be provided. Bidder shall submit warranty information upon request. Warranty shall commence at the Illinois Department of Transportation in-service date. If any equipment fails to conform to the warranties during the applicable warranty period, the Vendor or Manufacturer will adjust, repair, or replace the equipment at no charge to the Department upon notice.

The Vendor may provide or perform warranty service at a dealer location within the Districts geographic region if on-site repair is not possible. Vendor shall facilitate pickup and delivery of inoperable equipment at Manufacturer’s cost if warranty repair(s) are made off-site during the warranty period. The contract Vendor is responsible for any failure of their allied or sub-contractors’ fulfillment of said warranties.

Delivery:

It will be the responsibility of the successful vendor to guarantee delivery within the quoted time and to require allied manufacturers or suppliers to complete the installation of auxiliary equipment in accordance with the quoted delivery time.

All equipment provided by the Vendor and the sub-contractor(s) shall be fully operational when delivery is made. Any noted defects at the time of delivery shall be addressed by Vendor in the first 30 days of in-service.

Bidder/Vendor acknowledges the requirements above. Yes |_| No |_|

The use of a brand name or equal is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. "Or equal" submissions will not be rejected because of minor differences in design, construction or features that do not affect the suitability of the product for its intended use. Burden of proof that the product is equal is on the bidder.

The use of brand name is for the purpose of ensuring safety, compatibility in existing systems, preserve warranty, and ensure maintenance.

All units to include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment:

Forklift Design:

Four-wheel design, rider type with pneumatic tires front and rear.

Minimum 5,000 lbs. lifting capacity at 24” load center.

Forklift capacity equipped per specification with requested options at 24” load center.

Operator’s station, sit-down style with automotive type steering wheel, pedal and lever actuated controls.

Engine:

Current production, fuel injected, liquid cooled, propane (LP) engine meeting the following:

· Minimum gross engine HP of 50.

· Meets or exceeds current emissions standards.

· Dry style air cleaner.

· Cold weather starting aid.

· Minimum 12-volt electrical system.

· Charging system.

· Low Maintenance battery.

· Engine oil filtration.

· Extended Life Antifreeze.

Component provided:

Fuel system:

Propane (LP) and clearly identified as such.

Fuel tank sized properly to manufacturer’s specifications for engine supplied with unit.

Manufacturer’s standard swing down tank bracket.

Cooling System:

Manufacturer’s standard cooling system with extended life antifreeze rated to -30F.

Transmission:

Automatic with forward, neutral and reverse controlled by hand lever or foot control. The backup alarm to engage when reverse is selected.

Hydraulic System:

Power for the mast and attachments to be provided by standard hydraulic pump system with auxiliary flow.

Hydraulic oil reservoir capacity as required by the hydraulic system manufacturer.

The hydraulic system to include filtration to remove debris and water.

Brakes:

Manufacturer’s standard hydraulic, oil cooled disc brake system.

The unit to include a mechanical parking brake.

Steering:

Manufacturer’s standard power steering.

Operators Station:

Controls and Accessories:

The operator’s position to include the following items at minimum:

1. ROPS/FOPS (roll over and falling objects protection system) with overhead guard.

2. Adjustable suspension seat with safety lap belt.

3. Tilt adjustable steering wheel.

4. Anti-slip matting.

5. Horn button

6. Rear view mirror Manufacturer approved rain guard, clear polycarbonate with hardware to mount on ROPS.

Controls:

The forklift to include lever and/or foot controls to provide the following at minimum:

· Mast/Fork elevation

· Carriage tilt - forward and rearward

· Hydraulic side shift

· Hydraulic “in-and-out” fork position control

· Transmission gear selection

· Braking

· Parking brake

· Lighting

The following minimum monitoring systems provided using an information center, gauge, lights, or audible alarm:

1. Hour meter.

2. Fuel gauge.

3. Alternator charge indicator.

4. Coolant temperature.

5. Low engine oil pressure.

6. Parking brake.

7. Backup alarm.

8. Check engine or system indicator.

Electrical System:

Minimum 12 Volt with alternator and voltage regulator as recommended by the manufacturer.

Low maintenance battery meeting engine manufacturers minimum cold cranking amps at 0F.

Lighting:

Front and rear LED lighting for night operations.

Amber LED warning strobe system.

Tires and Wheels:

Front tires, pneumatic, new, first run quality, minimum 7.00 x 12 – 12PR.

Rear tires, pneumatic, new, first run quality, minimum 6.00 x 9 – 10PR.

Wheels, heavy duty steel, painted or powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.

Mast:

Minimum two (2) stage, see-through style with no obstructions between the rails, and overall extended height minimum of 187“.

Mast maximum height 91” when fully retracted.

Mast tilt angle a minimum of 5 degrees forward and 5 degrees back.

Hydraulic side shift to be a built-in feature of the machine.

Operator controlled fork tine “in-and-out” control from the operator’s seat.

Fork tine minimum dimensions 1.6”x3.9”x42” and rated a minimum 5,000 lbs. capacity.

Outside-to-outside width of the forks 40” - 42”.

Outside overall dimension of unit maximum 45”.

Load backrest minimum height 48”, capable of preventing materials from dropping on the operator.

Paint / Finish:

All parts normally painted to be cleaned, prepped, painted or powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.

The above specifications will be the same for all units:

District Specific Configuration and Options:

Listed below are the requirements for the configuration for the requesting District’s unit. Some options may be in “Lieu of” or “in Addition to” the base specification.

District X List District options or “No additional options required for this unit.”

Warranty and General Bid Information:

Safety Features:

The unit proposed must comply with all Federal, OSHA and ANSI safety requirements.

Inspection and Tests:

The State of Illinois reserves the right to request the bidder to give a demonstration of the unit prior to delivery.

Cost of minor modifications to the unit, if required, and contained in the specifications, will be borne by the successful bidder.

Manufacturer's Standard Warranty:

Coverage - All defective parts and workmanship.

Duration - One (1) year from date of acceptance minimum.

Warranty service - All defects shall be corrected at no cost to the State.

Safety Components:

The truck/unit shall be furnished complete with all safety components that are required by the current Federal, State, ANSI, NEMA and OSHA Safety Standards.

Manuals:

Copies of all operators’ manuals, parts lists and warranty information shall be provided at the time of delivery.

One copy of the service or shop manual for each machine shall be provided upon delivery.

Note: The manuals, parts lists, and service or shop manuals listed above may be furnished on Flash drive in lieu of paper.

Educational Instruction:

Instruction performed by qualified factory or dealer personnel covering the operation, routine service and maintenance of the complete unit shall be provided upon delivery or scheduled thereafter. The instruction shall be for all personnel in the assigned headquarters location of the machine. More than a single day may be required to satisfy this requirement.

If available, an instructional video covering the operation of this equipment.

Bid Response:

Bidders will need to send copies of each of the following with their bid response.

a) Specification

b) Descriptive Literature Bidder/Vendor acknowledges the requirements of the specification. Yes |_| No |_|