Doosan G30E-7 Forklift or Equal

The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, Division of Administrative Services, on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management, is conducting a one-time procurement for a single Doosan G30E-7 Forklift or equivalent unit equipped with an on-board lifting scale. The solicitation, designated ARFQ 0606 HSE2300000007, was issued June 1, 2023, with a closure and bid opening date of June 15, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. EST, and a question deadline of June 8, 2023, by 2:00 p.m. EST. The forklift specifications mandate an HMC engine or equal with minimum 2.4L displacement operating on LP fuel, Power Shift transmission, oil-cooled disc brakes, power steering, and a minimum 6,000 lb lifting capacity. Required equipment includes a side shifter with integral positioning (maximum 46" wide), single pneumatic tires, a 3-stage mast with maximum dimensions of 189" OAL and 86" FFH, hook-type forks (minimum 1.8" X 5" X 47"), overhead guard, hydraulic controls, and comprehensive safety features including rear view mirror, backup alarm, strobe lights, and LED flood lights. The on-board lift scale must feature accumulative totaling, overload warning capabilities, dual weighing channels, digital display, and accuracy of 0.1% to 1%. Standard warranties must include minimum coverage of 2 years/3,000 hours standard, 3 years/6,000 hours for powertrain, and 5 years/10,000 hours for oil-cooled disc brakes. Award will be made to the vendor offering the lowest overall total cost meeting or exceeding all specified requirements, with delivery required within fourteen business days on an F.O.B. destination basis to the WV Division of Emergency Management Poca Warehouse at 160 Jacobson Drive, Poca, WV, with all delivery costs included in the bid price. Bids must be submitted using only the official Exhibit A Pricing Page with complete bidder information and authorized signature, and vendors submitting "or Equal" alternative products must provide documentation supporting equivalency or face bid disqualification.

The solicitation document references federal funding requirements and compliance standards through a Federal Funds Addendum, indicating that all work performed under the contract must comply with applicable federal regulations and that contractors must maintain compliance with federal grant management standards and reporting requirements. Vendors must execute a Purchasing Affidavit establishing eligibility requirements and certifying under penalty of law that they meet all prescribed conditions and do not have disqualifying debts or defaults with the state or its political subdivisions exceeding one thousand dollars in aggregate. The terms and conditions require the apparent successful vendor to provide a performance bond equal to 100% of contract value, a labor/material payment bond equal to 100% of contract value, and a two-year maintenance bond covering the forklift, with Builders Risk Insurance equal to 100% of the contract value to be maintained throughout the contract term. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted vendor classes are mentioned in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The specific contract value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the provided documentation; however, vendors must submit complete pricing information on the official pricing form as the basis for award determination. Payment will be made in arrears only after delivery and acceptance of goods, with vendors required to accept payment by electronic funds transfer or P-Card, and contract continuation is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds.