Electric Walkie Pallet Jack

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation is issued by the West Virginia Purchasing Division on behalf of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture Food Distribution Program for a one-time equipment purchase of an electric walkie pallet jack. The procuring jurisdiction is Jefferson County, West Virginia, with the delivery location at 4496 Cedar Lakes Drive, Ripley, West Virginia 25271. The deliverable is a single 4,500 lb. capacity walkie electric pallet jack that must comply with mandatory specifications including Forklift UL Classification Type E certification, a minimum 24-volt system powered by at least four 6-volt batteries providing a minimum of 6 hours of use per charge, a built-in charger requiring 110 volts at 60 hertz with a maximum of 20 amps, forks not exceeding 47 inches long and 7 inches wide, and delivery in fully assembled and operational condition with a minimum 12-month warranty covering all parts and labor. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2024, with a question deadline of July 17, 2024, and a bid closing date of July 26, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Contract award will be made to the vendor providing the contract item meeting all required specifications for the lowest overall total cost. Vendors must complete the pricing exhibit in full with item number, model number, brand name, unit price, total amount, company information, contact details, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and authorized signature, with delivery required by November 15, 2024, following receipt of purchase order and notice to proceed.

The solicitation documents do not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Vendors are required to submit proof of insurance as part of their proposal submission and must acknowledge all terms and conditions contained in the solicitation documents along with any applicable addenda. Delivery shall be made F.O.B. destination with risk of loss remaining with the vendor until delivery, and any unacceptable items will be returned at the vendor's expense with the agency having the discretion to require replacement, credit, or refund. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Laryssa D. Hoskins, the assigned buyer, at 304-558-2221 or lhoskins@wvda.us. The specific budget or award value for this one-time equipment purchase is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.