Electric Pallet Lift Truck

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking to procure one Yale MPB045VH electric pallet lift truck for the Department of Corrections, located in Rockingham County. The solicitation is a Request for Bid (RFB) for a specific electric pallet lift truck with detailed technical specifications, including a 4,500 lb lift capacity, 24-volt battery with a 170 amp power pack, and specific operational requirements such as functioning within temperatures of 32F to 120F. The lift truck must include a 48" high load backrest extension, 46" long x 26.4" wide forks, and a multifunctional display with battery indicator. Warranty requirements are comprehensive, encompassing a 12-month/no hour limit full warranty, 36-month/6,000 hour powertrain warranty, and a lifetime frame warranty. The bid submission deadline is December 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the NH Department of Corrections Warehouse at 3 McGuire Street. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a completed vendor application on file prior to award. Five vendors submitted proposals, with bid prices ranging from $6,099.00 (Alta Equipment Company) to $18,696.41 (W.B. Mason), indicating a competitive bidding environment. The contract will be a one-time purchase order with no renewal options, and the State reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Payment terms are net 30 days after delivery and acceptance, with pricing required to be FOB Destination and include all delivery costs. The procurement reached 14 sourced bidders out of 24 NIGP vendors, with 33 non-responsive bidders. The total procurement process involved multiple vendors, suggesting an open and competitive acquisition strategy for this specialized equipment.