Summary

This is an Invitation to Bid issued by the City of Valdosta, Georgia Purchasing Department for the procurement of one 2025 or newer 12,000-pound lift capacity forklift (BID #18-26). The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. EST. Bids must be submitted in a sealed plain envelope with the bid number written on the outside and delivered to the Purchasing Department at 216 E. Central Avenue, Second Floor, Valdosta, Georgia 31601, or mailed to P.O. Box 1125, Valdosta, Georgia 31603. The specifications outline detailed requirements for the forklift, including an open cab with specific instrumentation, a minimum 3.8L dual fuel gasoline/propane engine with 92.5 horsepower, a 24-inch load center, 60-inch lift forks, pneumatic tires, and a full coverage warranty with zero deductible for five years or 5,000 hours from the date of purchase. Delivery must be FOB Valdosta, Georgia 31601, and ready for operation. Bidders must submit complete product build sheets and literature; bids submitted without this documentation will be deemed non-compliant. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder considering quality, performance, and delivery time.

Pricing must include delivery, with all shipping costs FOB to Valdosta. No delivery date of "ASAP" is acceptable; the City reserves the right to accept alternate bids if maximum delivery dates are not met. Bids are effective at the date of delivery. All bidders must execute a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit affirming compliance with O.C.G.A. §13-10-91 regarding federal work authorization programs. By signing the bid package, vendors agree to permit piggyback purchases by other government entities for twelve months following award date at the same prices, terms, and conditions, excluding minor changes. If the total contract value exceeds $25,000, final purchase approval requires authorization from the City of Valdosta Mayor and Council. Vendors must include their E-Verify number and a W-9 in the bid package. The document emphasizes that no bids will be considered if received after the specified date and time, and bidders should ensure adequate time for mail delivery given the unreliability of next-day delivery services in the area.