Quote Instructions_Forklift w Boompoles.pdf

QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION: The intent of this Request for Quote (RFQ) is to award one (1) supply contract for 3

Forklifts and 3 Boom Poles for Fort Loudoun Lock, Pickwick, and Wheeler lock in accordance with the scope of work and specs.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District anticipates awarding a firm fixed-price service contract for three (3) Forklifts and three (3) Boom Poles. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, supervision, quality control, assembly and delivery necessary to provide three (3)

New Hyundai 30D-9V 6,000 lb. Capacity - 1-Speed with Hyundai Engine, IC Pneumatic Tire Forklift basic rated capacity @ 24” load center or approved equal and three (3) Vestil LM-1NT-6-24 Steel Non-

Telescoping Lift Boom 24 In. Fork Pocket Center 6,000 Lb. Capacity or approved equal to Fort Loudoun

Lock, Pickwick Lock, and Wheeler Lock.

NAICS CODE: 333924, Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, Size

Standard- 900 employees

BASIS FOR AWARD: Award shall be made to the lowest priced offeror who is determined to be responsible and provides a quote that is fair and reasonably priced. Quote must meet the scope of work and OSHA requirements.

Delivery Locations: Each Forklift and Boom Pole will be delivered to separate places.

One (1) forklift and one (1) boom pole will be delivered to Fort Loudoun Lock:

6699 Highway 321 S, Lenoir City, TN 37772

One (1) forklift and one (1) boom pole will be delivered to Pickwick Lock:

40 State Park Lane, Counce, TN 38326-9737

One (1) forklift and one (1) boom pole will be delivered to Wheeler Lock:

24455 AL Hwy. 101, Town Creek, Ala. 35672

Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be completed within 90 calendar days after date of award.

Questions: Questions about this solicitation will be due no later than 9 September 2025 at 11:00 AM CT.

Please submit your questions to Jori Cox and Alison Abernathy at:

Jori.L.Cox@usace.army.mil

Alison.T.Abernathy@usace.army.mil mailto:Jori.L.Cox@usace.army.mil mailto:Alison.T.Abernathy@usace.army.mil

POC FOR COMMUNICATIONS: Any communications regarding this procurement before award must be made in writing to the Contracting Branch, Attn: Jori Cox at jori.l.cox@usace.army.mil. Inquiries must identify the solicitation number, the requestor’s company name, address, email address, and telephone number to include area code.

Phone calls or requests to arrange meetings at the Nashville District during the solicitation period to discuss project requirements or company’s capabilities are highly discouraged and will not be scheduled.

QUOTE SUBMISSION: All quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Jori Cox, Contract

Specialist, at jori.l.cox@usace.army.mil and Alison Abernathy, Contracting Officer, at alison.t.abernathy@usace.army.mil. Quotes must be received no later than the date (15 September 2025) stated in Block 8 of the Solicitation.

a. The quote shall include the following elements to be considered for award:

(1) SF 1449: Filled out by the vendor for: Block 17a, Block 17b (if applicable), Block 30a, Block 30b, and Block 30c

(2) Acknowledge/sign all SF 30s, Amendment of Solicitation (if applicable).

(3) CLINS: Complete the PRICE SCHEDULE attached to the Solicitation.

(4) In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, registration is required in the

System for Award Management (SAM.gov) database located at www.sam.gov. More specifically, “An

Offeror is required to be registered in SAM.gov when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.”

(See FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)).

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