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The State of California is soliciting bids for the procurement of forklifts under solicitation number IS_26200770 (Contract 15739P-FORKLIFT). This Request for Bids (RFB) was posted on April 1, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 23, 2026. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply and deliver forklift equipment that meets the state's operational requirements and defined technical specifications. Bidders must submit proposals that comply with detailed equipment specifications addressing operational capabilities, safety features, and performance standards outlined in the solicitation documents. The RFB package includes mandatory technical specifications that all submitted bids will be evaluated against, and vendors must demonstrate their ability to meet all outlined requirements for equipment qualification and potential contract award. Evaluation criteria focus on the bidder's ability to deliver equipment compliant with technical specifications at competitive pricing, along with demonstrated delivery capabilities and vendor qualifications. All interested parties should review the complete RFB package, including the specifications document, appendix materials, and bid instructions, to understand the full scope of requirements and contractual terms governing this procurement.

The solicitation incorporates California's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program requirements, and bidders must complete the required CBE Form exhibit to demonstrate eligibility and certification status under the state's small business and disadvantaged business enterprise provisions. Prospective vendors should note that compliance with applicable set-aside designations and disadvantaged business enterprise goals may factor into the evaluation and award process. The solicitation documents do not identify specific incumbent contractors, contract term lengths, renewal options, or funding allocation amounts within the publicly available materials, suggesting these details may be addressed in the full RFB package or are confidential pending award. Interested bidders are encouraged to obtain and review all attachments, including the specifications document (RFB_IS_26200770_specs.pdf), the bid requirements document (RFB_IS_26200770_bid.pdf), the technical appendix (RFB_IS_26200770_Appendix A.pdf), and the CBE certification form, to ensure comprehensive understanding of submission requirements and evaluation criteria prior to the April 23, 2026 deadline.