4-Wheel Sit-Down Counterbalanced Truck

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking qualified vendors to supply four-wheel sit-down counterbalanced forklift trucks through a formal competitive bidding process. The procurement requires bidders to provide equipment meeting specific technical specifications, including 3,500-pound lifting capacity, 36-volt flooded battery systems with single-point watering capability, sideshifters, 42-inch forks, treaded tires, horns, and lights for warehouse operations. All forklifts must be equipped with 3-phase 480-volt chargers and batteries providing a minimum 880 amp-hour capacity with full warranty coverage and no prorated limitations. The equipment will operate eight hours per day, five days per week in a warehouse environment where floors may occasionally become wet; bidders must submit quotes for all line items rather than selecting individual items, and equivalent brand alternatives are acceptable if they meet specified reliability and performance standards, with Raymond West equipment and Toyota forklifts referenced as baseline specifications for comparison purposes. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of the solicitation through Nevada's eProcurement platform (NevadaEPro) and submit complete quotes by January 5, 2026, with all pricing entered in numeric format without commas or special characters. Quote submissions must include general information, itemized pricing with unit costs and freight charges, required documentation, and acceptance of the state's standard terms and conditions, with submission permitted only before the specified closing time in Pacific Standard Time.

Nevada state law permits bidders to claim preferential consideration under specific circumstances: Nevada-based businesses may claim a five percent preference if the majority of goods are produced in Nevada, while local businesses owned and operated by veterans with service-connected disabilities receive five percent preferential pricing consideration for contracts estimated between $50,000 and $500,000. The state will award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder after evaluating factors including location, quality, total cost of ownership, specification conformity, and delivery dates; all equipment must be new, with used, refurbished, demo, prototype, or gray market equipment prohibited. Vendor authorization, OSHA compliance, non-discrimination requirements, and commitment not to boycott Israel are mandatory conditions for contract performance. Quote prices must remain irrevocable for the contract term and any extensions, with payment occurring within 30-45 days of invoice receipt and agency approval on an FOB Destination basis with freight prepaid unless otherwise specified. Contracts may be terminated without cause with 30 days' notice or for nonappropriation of funds, and are governed by Nevada law with a maximum initial term of two years and possible annual extensions at the state's discretion. No specific budget or award value is specified in the available procurement documentation.