2023 or Newer Low-Profile Forklift Laurel Ridge Community College

Laurel Ridge Community College, through the Virginia Community College Shared Services Center (SSC), is seeking to procure two 2023 or newer low-profile forklifts with specific technical requirements. The solicitation (Bid #84785) calls for Bobcat GC30S-9 forklifts with 5000-6000 lbs lift capacity, featuring a 132-inch maximum fork height, 84-inch maximum lowered height, and a propane gas engine with pneumatic tires. One forklift will be delivered to the Middletown Campus (173 Skirmisher Lane) and the other to the Warrenton Campus (6480 College Street). The procurement includes not only the equipment delivery but also mandatory on-site training to be conducted at the Middletown Campus location. Potential bidders were required to submit questions by January 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with final bids due electronically through the eVA system by January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. The complete delivery and training must be accomplished by June 1, 2025. Evaluation will focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified technical requirements and delivery specifications.

This solicitation is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside Award, with priority given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses and small businesses, specifically including women-owned, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses that have received small business certification. The Commonwealth has established a statewide goal of 42% of purchases from DSBSD-certified small businesses. Bidders must provide firm unit pricing inclusive of transport and delivery costs, submit a detailed quote with their bid response, and provide a Certificate of Insurance within three business days of bid closing. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement involves two forklifts with comprehensive delivery and training services. Vendors must be registered in the eVA procurement system and will be subject to transaction fees (1% capped at $500 for certified small businesses and 1% capped at $1,500 for non-certified businesses). The Commonwealth reserves the right to terminate the contract with 60 days written notice and to determine equivalency of any substituted products.