SOR FPL - EMRSL walk-behind forklift 2024 - R1.doc

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This document is a Statement of Requirements (SOR) for a pedestrian reach-stacker forklift to be delivered to the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) in Madison, WI. The SOR details the required salient features including lifting capacity, lifting height, battery system, power, steering, controls, safety features, and warranty. The related federal contract opportunity is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source the requirement to Combilift or a Combilift distributor for a multi-directional pedestrian reach-stacker with 4,400 lb capacity. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Interested parties must submit their technical capabilities by July 12, 2024. The desired delivery date for the equipment is July 31, 2024. This synopsis is for market research purposes only and is not a request for quote.

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STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

PEDESTRIAN REACH-STACKER

FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY, MADISON, WI

A. General: This request covers the required salient features for providing a new pedestrian (walk-behind) reach stacker (forklift), delivered (FOB) to the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), in Madison, WI, including warranty.

B. Background:

The Engineering Mechanics and Remote Sensing Laboratory (EMRSL) at FPL performs materials testing on wood, wood products, and component materials. Overhead cranes and a walk-behind forklift are used to assemble large test frames from steel beams to apply forces to test specimens via large hydraulic actuators. The walk-behind forklift is also used for general movement of equipment and material throughout the spaces.

C.

Required salient features:

Provide a new pedestrian reach-stacker, FOB to FPL in Madison, WI, with the following features and performance criteria:

1. Lifting Capacity:

LIFT HEIGHT (inches)
MINIMUM CAPACITY TO THE LIFT HEIGHT (lbs)
LOAD CENTER (inches)
98
4,400
24
138
3,815
24
165
3,400
24
193
2,990
24

2. Lifting height: 193 inches

3. Free lift height: 73”

4. Triplex mast; max height: 165 inches

5. Maximum collapsed mast height: 85 inches

6. 24 Volt electrical system

7. 270 Ah batteries with integral manifolded battery watering system, such as Flow-Rite 12 cells SPWS, direct fill link with 20 ft hose, and drop-in battery pack

8. High frequency charger, 480V, 3-phase

9. Battery electrolyte level light

10. AC traction (drive) motor, minimum 3.35 Hp

11. AC hydraulic pump motor, minimum 6.7 Hp

12. Rear wheel drive with the ability of the drive wheel to be turned 90 degrees for operation while the tiller arm is turned completely in either direction – see requirement 13 for more details

13. Multi-position, off-set tiller arm capable of turning completely right or left and still allowing the operator to remain at the side of the lift, enabling full visibility of the load and forks while maintaining full steering control. This feature shall reduce the minimum required aisle width and the likelihood of getting pinned between the forklift and a wall or rack.

14. Electric power steering

15. Multi-directional operation

16. LCD display with rear wheel position indicator, hour meter, battery discharge indicator, travel direction indicator, service hour meter, date and time

17. Motion alarm

18. Operator safety reversing “belly button” switch

19. Electric brakes

20. Brake automatically activated when tiller returned to full upright position or moved below standard operating position

21. Emergency battery disconnect

22. Four (4) function hydraulic valve and reeving

23. Finger-tip style, proportional hydraulic control levers mounted on the tiller arm; fully programmable and infinitely variable (“feathering” capability)

24. Two (2) programmable travel speed modes (slow/fast)

25. Pantograph reach mechanism with minimum 23” travel

26. Integrated side shift (+/- 3” minimum)

27. 47” high standard load back rest

28. 11”T x 21” long load-bearing outrigger legs

29. 4” wide x 1.38” thick x 34.5” long standard forks (2)

30. Forward/backward tilt (3 degrees each way, minimum)

31. Travel speed: 3.75 mph maximum

32. Gradeability: 5%

33. Front tires: polyurethane, four (4)

34. Rear tire: Vulkollan® polyurethane

35. Warranty: full parts and labor for 12 months or 1,500 hours of use (whichever comes first); parts only up to 24 months or 2,500 hours of use (whichever comes first)

36. This list of requirements is written around a Combilift WR4-4400 pedestrian reach stacker, with additional optional equipment, accessories, and features. Other, pre-approved equivalent equipment by different manufacturers is allowed, if the alternate meets the minimum requirements herein.

D.

The vendor’s cost proposal shall include shipping, handling, delivery, training and all other costs associated with providing the specified equipment. Training shall include one (1) hour of on-site familiarization of the equipment with the FPL staff. The intent of the training is to provide an overview of operation, a demonstration, review charging and maintenance procedures, and indicate all functions/features. All individuals to be trained are already certified to operate a pedestrian reach-stacker.

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