SPECIFICATIONS FOR FORKLIFT.docx

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Virginia Department of Energy (hereafter referred to as “BUYER”) seeks bids for a new LIFT TRUCK equal or equivalent to Toyota Model Number 8FGCSU20 with a 4,000 lb. load capacity.

WORK AREA

This piece of equipment will operate primarily in a concrete floor warehouse. It may occasionally be required to transition off the concrete and operate for short distances on an asphalt surface.

SPECIFICATIONS:

The winning bidder (hereafter referred to as “VENDOR”) will furnish and deliver to the BUYER a new, current production-year model reach truck, which meets or exceeds the below listed specifications:

a. Must have an operational lift height of at least 20’ (240”).

b. Must be rated to safely lift at least 3,500 lbs. to 20’ (240”).

c. Mast height when lowered (total unit height) must not exceed 8’ (96”).

d. Must be propane powered

e. Must be equipped with a protective operator cage that meets or exceeds applicable OSHA safety standards.

f. Must have a flashing operation light and warning alarm.

g. Must have pneumatic tires compatible with primary usage on concrete floors, but capable of operating for brief periods on asphalt surfaces.

h. Must be delivered with a complete owner/operator manual.

i. Must be delivered with a complete parts manual.

j. Vendor must provide a thorough demonstration and operator orientation training upon delivery.

k. Must have a minimum 12-month full manufacturer warranty.

l. Vendor must provide free pick up and return of equipment for all warranty work during the warranty period.

m. Warranty and extended dealer service must provide mobile service for maintenance or repair work and if cannot have means to transport equipment from 3405 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219 and deliver after maintenance/repair work is completed.

BIDS

Bids to be made on a grand total basis for furnish and delivery of a fully serviced and ready to operate unit, as specified in this solicitation. Bids shall be submitted by Quick Quote, and must be received electronically through EVA NO LATER THAN Friday, June 7th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. It is desirable that bidders provide Buyer with product literature by the close date/time. If not provided by the close date/time, bidder must provide full product literature, upon request of the Buyer, no later than 48 hours after close of bids. Failure to submit bid in the appropriate format or to provide all required information may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive and ineligible for consideration.

AWARD

The Commonwealth shall award a purchase order on a grand total basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

PAYMENT

An invoice may be submitted, and payment will be made when full delivery is received, and all terms of this solicitation have been met. Changes in the terms of this solicitation are not authorized, unless issued in writing by Buyer. No remittance will be forthcoming unless all terms of this solicitation are met.