DEP-Forklift RFQBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness, procuring through the Indiana Department of Administration's Procurement Division, is requesting quotations for one Encore RR forklift with side shifting fork positioner and V-Force 36V 750AH battery or approved alternate, with quotations due July 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Evaluation is weighted 100% on price.

The scope specifies an Encore RR material-handling forklift equipped with a side shifting fork positioner and V-Force 36V 750AH battery. Approved alternates are permitted. Unit pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis is required; unit prices prevail over extended pricing in case of discrepancy.

Respondents must comply with drug-free workplace certification, nondiscrimination requirements, ethics obligations, and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify. Bidders may claim Indiana business preference, U.S. manufactured product preference, and small business preference. MWBE participation goals are 4% minority and 9% women business enterprise. All awarded prices are firm and cannot be changed.

Quotations must be submitted by email to Alexandra Stultz at AStultz@health.in.gov. Electronic bid submission through the Supplier Portal is not available. Responses must be addressed to the Indiana Department of Health, Section 2-C, 2 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. Bids are accepted in U.S. dollars only. Registration with the Indiana Secretary of State is required if the respondent is awarded and is not already registered. No contract term, renewal options, incumbent information, or site visit is specified.