Rental of Material Handling Equipment

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration is seeking material handling equipment (MHE) rental services for its facility located in North East, Maryland. The procurement involves renting four specific material handling vehicles, including a Scissor Lift and three different CBE Sit Down 4-Wheelers with varying specifications and capabilities. Each rental period is 28 days, with a total of 13 rental periods anticipated, and vendors are required to quote "Brand Name or Equal" models that meet detailed equipment specifications. The vehicles have lifting capacities ranging from 4,000 to 12,000 lbs and include additional features such as blue lights, headlights, strobe lights, and side shift capabilities. Quotes are expected to cover base rental rates for 160 hours per 28-day period, with overtime rates applicable for additional usage, and must be submitted by March 25, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business contractors within the Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 423830) category. The contract will require one battery and hardwired charger per rental unit, with vendors responsible for including any pick-up and delivery fees in their pricing. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive rental requirements suggest a potentially substantial contract opportunity. The quote validity is set at 30 days, and all pricing will be subject to credit approval, with sales tax excluded from the proposed rates. Interested vendors must carefully review the equipment specifications and be prepared to provide equipment that meets or exceeds the government's precise operational requirements for material handling vehicles.