02520 Manlifts Competitive Solicitation

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is conducting a competitive solicitation (Solicitation No. 02520) for a master contract to procure Manlifts across three categories: Chassis Mounted, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, and Maintenance & Services. The procurement seeks to establish multiple master contracts for eligible purchasers in Washington and Oregon, with awards planned by geographic region. Manlifts are defined as chassis-mounted and mobile elevated work platforms designed for moving personnel, tools, and materials, including self-propelled and non-self-propelled platform devices mounted on trucks. The solicitation covers equipment from various manufacturers like International, Kenworth, Freightliner, Peterbilt, Ford, Genie, Skyjack, and JLG, with specific performance requirements for aerial devices ranging from 40 to 68 feet in height. The evaluation criteria include points for responsiveness, performance requirements, pricing, operator training, and vendor experience, with a pre-bid conference held on November 16, 2021, and the final bid submission deadline extended to January 11, 2022. The anticipated contract award date is March 11, 2022, with a potential contract term of up to 72 months.

The solicitation includes significant provisions for small and diverse businesses, with voluntary numerical goals of 10% Minority-Owned Businesses, 6% Women-Owned Businesses, 5% Veteran-Owned Businesses, and 25% Washington Small Businesses. Eligible purchasers include Washington state agencies, higher education institutions, political subdivisions, federal agencies, public-benefit nonprofits, and federally-recognized Indian Tribes. The contract will provide additional procurement preferences for businesses without mandatory individual arbitration clauses and certified veteran-owned businesses. Historically, annual sales for similar contracts were approximately $10,167,254, though no specific purchase volumes are guaranteed. The procurement will include a vendor management fee of 1.5% on all contract sales, with pricing to remain firm and fixed for the first year and potential annual adjustments based on manufacturer suggested retail prices. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including detailed experience references, customer testimonials, and proof of maintenance and service capabilities across the specified geographic regions.