3930--forklift topeka VA medical center

Department of Veterans Affairs

Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center

Topeka, KS

Statement of Requirements:      Replacement of Clark C35L Forklift

Background:  The Topeka VA Medical Center Grounds Dept. requires a more long-term and affordable solution in performing their duties and other responsibilities concerning grounds maintenance – requiring more industrialized and heavier equipment.  The purpose of this procurement is to obtain an updated 10,000 lb. capacity forklift capable of completing heavy workloads that other machinery cannot do either efficiently or possibly at all and reducing the overall strain and resources on the department staff.  The purchase of an updated forklift would prevent having to rent or lease equipment or having to contract work to be done for them, making it less expensive in the long term.

**Name Brand or Equal**

Scope:  This procurement is for improving the capabilities and functions of the grounds department without having to incur costs through renting or leasing equipment to perform the work or having to contract out the work.  The replacement forklift will be a cost savings decision on time and finances and improve project scheduling for the Topeka VAMC.  In addition to the equipment requirements, there may be included incidental services of warranties, installation, support service and equipment accessories. *****All components and services are name brand or equal *****

The Contractor shall provide all necessary onsite equipment, tools, labor and supervision required per the requirement and specifications herein.

The contractor (as the manufacturer or an authorized distributor) shall install and deliver new equipment only.  No refurbished, returned or used equipment is permitted.  All equipment provided must also include training at no cost for grounds department staff to service/repair/maintenance the machine.

Part A:  Forklift

Part A – Forklift specifications

The Vendor shall provide a name brand or equal to forklift with the following specifications and requirements that are equal to or similar:

• Lift capacity minimum of 10,000 lbs. at 24” load center
• Turbocharged diesel engine for maximum durability
• Emissions are to be Tier 4 without the requirement of Diesel Particulate filter or ReGen
• Tilt steering
• Grab bar
• Electronic direction control
• Fully integrated gauge display/dashboard
• Diagnostic Warning
• Total height maximum of 91” or lower
• Two forward speeds
• Air filled tires
• 72” long forks
• Electronic backup alarm
• Deluxe lighting package- it needs to have the full array of front LED headlights, rear LED work lights taillights, back up lights and brake lights and a  flashing LED warning light (amber).
• Strobe warning light
• Dual panoramic mirror
• Four function mast (lift/lower, tilt forward/back, shift left/right, hydraulicly powered forks to narrow/widen to accommodate multiple widths of pallet without requiring the operator to leave the seat
• Lift Height 118"/2995mm
• Maximum Lift Height - 88"(2214mm) Overall Lowered Height - 48" (1232mm) (we must be able to fit the unit inside a shipping container that we use for bagged fertilizer storage.)
• Minimum 12-month full warranty

***Consideration of the facilities current forklift for trade in value.***

Delivery:  The machine will be delivered and installed at the Colmery O’Neil VAMC in Topeka, KS.

Service:  Vendor must ensure that there is an available dealer of the brand of equipment within 30 miles of the campus for quick availability of parts, service and repair.  Vendor must be within the VA’s current approved vendor network.