Addendum No.1.docx

This Addendum No. 1 modifies the invitation to bid (ITB 3000026690) issued by the State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) to procure two electric counterbalanced sit-down rider lift trucks. The specification calls for Yale ERP030VT model forklifts or approved equal, each with a 3,000-pound nominal capacity at 24-inch load center, 36-volt powertrain, and 3-stage full free lift mast with 187-inch maximum lift height. Each unit must include Yale Vision wireless monitoring with cellular connectivity and seven years of Level 1 telemetric communication and portal fees, on-demand hydrostatic power assist steering, LED work lights, amber strobe light, audible reverse alarm, dual side view mirrors, overhead guard, and non-suspension vinyl seat with black seat belt. The package includes a 36-volt, 3-phase 700AH Black Diamond battery charger, a 680AH/23.6232KWH lead acid battery with 5-year warranty, EZF watering system with direct fill link, and battery smart water monitor. Lithium-ion batteries are prohibited. Bids are due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST, with inquiries due by September 16, 2026 and answers provided by September 18. Delivery is to LDAF's food distribution warehouse at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with a 12-month/2,000-hour manufacturer's warranty and 36-month/6,000-hour powertrain warranty on each forklift.

Bid prices must be complete and F.O.B. destination prepaid, including all transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, debris removal, applicable taxes, and must remain firm for 60 days. Louisiana product preference applies subject to specified cost thresholds. The initial contract term is 12 months with two additional 12-month renewal options available at the same prices and conditions, for a maximum term of 36 months.