Question_-_Answer_Addendum_5.1.2025.pdf

Addendum No. 1 Page 1 of 2 ITB-2025-7018 DREXEL SWINGMAST®

SIDE-LOADING FORKLIFT

INVITATION TO BID (ITB) – ADDENDUM # 1

ADDENDUM POSTING DATE: PROCUREMENT CONTACT & TELEPHONE:

5/1/2025 Adriana Abella, Procurement Buyer

Email: aabella@volusia.k12.fl.us Phone: 386-734-7190 Ext. 20395

SOLICITATION TITLE & NUMBER:

Solicitation # ITB-2025-7018

DREXEL SWINGMAST® SIDE-LOADING

FORKLIFT

SOLICITATION OPENING DATE & TIME:

May 14, 2025, by 2:00 P.M. EST

NOTE: SOLICITATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The original Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents remain in full force and effect, except as modified herein, which shall take precedence over any contrary provisions in the prior documents.

Please be advised that Attachment “R” Price Schedule Submittal form has been replaced and updated with Revised Attachment “R” Price Schedule Submittal Form.

The following questions have been received, and the answers to each question are below.

1. Q. If this machine is working in pallet racking, what is the aisle spacing between the racks where the forklift will travel?

A. Aisle spacing is 60”-72”. That’s why we spec’d the machine we did.

2. Q. Will this machine handle any extra wide or extra long loads?

A. No extra wide nor extra long loads.

3. Q. No battery was indicated on the scope or bid items. Is this bid for the forklift chassis only or do you need a battery included in the lift?

A. We will require a battery. Current machines are 36 volt, but please quote with a lithium battery also if available

4. Q. No charger was indicated on the scope or bid items. Do you need a charger included in the bid?

a. If yes to question # 1 but no to question #2 please provide specifications on your current charger you will be using to ensure compatibility with the new battery we would provide.

b. If yes to both #1 and #2 please provide the electrical power requirement for the charger? Ie. what type of phase and voltage are you going to use to power the new charger. Ie. 3 phase or single phase and what voltage? Ie.

208/240/480

c. If yes to #1 above do you require a single point watering system installed on the battery? If yes, do you require a new fill hose compatible with the single point watering system or do you already have a fill hose?

A. We do not currently require a new charger unless the lithium option is chosen, but please include pricing. Electrical service available is 208-volt three phase. And please include a single point watering and monitoring system for the standard battery, with fill hose.

5. Q. Please indicate the shift schedule this lift will be used? Ie. Single shift, 5 days per week? 8-5?

A. Single shift, 6-2:30 5 days per week.

SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

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SIDE-LOADING FORKLIFT

6. Q. Do you require any guidance system on the forklift. Ie. wire guidance or angle iron, ect. If Yes, please provide details on your current guidance system.

A. No guidance system required.

7. Q. Please indicate what length and width forks you require.

A. Forks are 36” long by 4” wide.

8. Q. Please confirm side shifting functionality, no side shifting functionality or side shifting with fork positioning.

A. Forks must pivot and side shift. That is why we spec’d this particular machine.

9. Q. Please confirm tire type required. Ie. Black smooth, grey non-marking, poly (color?)

A. Black, smooth tires

10. Q. Please confirm what safety features are required? Ie. strobe light, back up alarm, blue safety lifts (front or rear or both), red zone side lights.

A. Backup alarm required. No other safety features required.

11. Q. The RFQ mentions “training” but does not specify “certification”. Training would be a short product walk around to review how to operate the lift without providing actual OSHA certification. Certification would be a 1 day class. Training would be included. If you need certification please indicate how many operators would need to be certified on the lift and if the training needs to be done at your location or could be done at our branch location.

A. Training only. Certification handled in house.

12. Q. The RFQ mentions warranty but does not mention maintenance? Maintenance would be an additional on-going cost based on anticipated usage. Do you need pricing on on-going maintenance and can you proved anticipated annual run time usage in hours?

A. Maintenance handles in house per manufacturer’s recommended schedule and procedures.

If you should have any questions regarding this addendum, please do not hesitate to contact me at aabella@volusia.k12.fl.us or by phone at 386-734-7190 Ext. 20395.

Sincerely, Kent Rossi, Jr.

Kent Rossi Procurement Supervisor

Acknowledgment of Addendum 1 by Vendor:

This addendum shall be completed by the Vendor and returned with the submittal. If submittal has already been submitted, this addendum must be submitted to the above buyer via email, with the subject line: Addendum # 1 – ITB-

2025-7018 DREXEL SWINGMAST® SIDE-LOADING FORKLIFT.

Acknowledgement below is acceptance by the Vendor that this addendum has been received and fully understood. This addendum will become part of the ITB document.

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