Bobcat G25E-7 Forklift or equal

The State of West Virginia, Office of Shared Administration, on behalf of the West Virginia Center for Threat Preparedness and the Department of Health and Human Resources, is conducting a sealed bid solicitation (ARFQ CTP2600000001) for the one-time purchase of a single Bobcat G25E-7 Forklift or equivalent equipment to be delivered to the Poca Warehouse facility at 160 Jacobson Drive, Poca, WV 25159. The forklift must meet comprehensive mandatory specifications including a minimum 2.4L HMC engine with liquid propane fuel capability, power shift transmission, oil-cooled disc brakes, power steering, and a minimum 5,000-pound lifting capacity. The equipment must feature a 3-stage mast with maximum height of 189 inches, side shifter with fork positioner, pneumatic tires suitable for asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaces, and integrated safety features including rear view mirror, backup alarm, strobe lights, and LED flood lights. Delivery must occur within fourteen business days of order receipt on an F.O.B. destination basis with all transportation costs included in the bid price. Vendors submitting alternative brands must provide comprehensive documentation including product specifications, brochures, and material safety data sheets, with failure to do so resulting in automatic bid disqualification. The bid opening is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. EST, with written questions due by September 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST directed to Melissa Spitzer. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering overall lowest total cost while meeting or exceeding all mandatory specifications, with warranty requirements including minimum 2-year/3,000-hour standard coverage, 3-year/6,000-hour powertrain coverage, and 5-year/10,000-hour oil-cooled disc brake coverage.

This solicitation is issued under West Virginia's procurement regulations and incorporates federal compliance requirements through an addendum establishing dual solicitation pathways for state and federal funds procurement. Vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence prior to contract award, be properly registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division, and comply with all state and local licensing requirements. The solicitation includes provisions for minority business and women's business enterprise utilization, domestic preferences for U.S.-produced goods, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance requirements where applicable. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or incumbent vendor information is designated in the available documentation. Payment terms are Net 30, with vendors required to accept payment by electronic funds transfer or P-Card and to assume responsibility for all applicable sales, use, and personal property taxes. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents; pricing will be determined by the competitive bidding process with all bids submitted electronically through wvOASIS or sealed and hand-delivered to the OSA Purchasing Division at One Davis Square, Room 107, Charleston, West Virginia 25310.