Electric Walkie Pallet Jack

The West Virginia Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture Food Distribution Program, issued an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ 1400 AGR2400000030) for the one-time purchase of a single electric walkie pallet jack. The solicitation, posted on March 11, 2024, with a closing deadline of March 29, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., seeks equipment meeting specific technical and operational requirements. The required pallet jack must have a 4,500-pound lifting capacity, Forklift UL Classification Type E certification, freezer capability down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit, a minimum 24-volt system powered by four 6-volt batteries with at least a six-hour charge duration, a built-in charger requiring 110 volts at 60 hertz with maximum 20-amp draw, forks not exceeding 47 inches in length by 7 inches in width, and must be delivered in full assembly and operational condition. The equipment must include a minimum 12-month warranty covering all parts and labor at no additional cost and be delivered by November 15, 2024, to the Department of Administrative Services Food Distribution Program at 4496 Cedar Lakes Drive, Ripley, West Virginia 25271. Vendors must submit complete pricing information on the designated Exhibit A pricing page, including company details, contact information, model number, brand name, unit price, and authorized signature; incomplete submissions will result in disqualification. Evaluation will be based on the lowest overall total cost while meeting all mandatory specifications, and payment will follow West Virginia state procedures with delivery on an F.O.B. destination basis, allowing return of unacceptable items within five days for full credit or refund. The primary buyer contact is Laryssa D. Hoskins at the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (lhoskins@wvda.us, 304-558-2221).

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations eligible to respond, or preference programs for disadvantaged enterprises. No information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration has been provided in the available procurement materials. Similarly, no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors are required to submit proof of insurance as specified in the solicitation package and acknowledge the terms, conditions, and any applicable addendums. Bid submissions should be directed to the Department of Agriculture in Charleston, West Virginia for invoicing purposes, with pricing entered in the VSS system as $0 for commodity line items per the specified instructions.