FORKLIFT

Midlands Technical College's Purchasing Office has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ 5400029595) for the procurement of one Internal Combustion (LPG) Pneumatic Tire Forklift, with a submission deadline of April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Questions from prospective offerors must be submitted by March 30, 2026, at 8:00 AM, and award notification is scheduled for April 7, 2026. The forklift must meet rigorous specifications including a minimum 5,000-pound lift capacity with a triple-stage mast, EPA-compliant Tier 4 engine, maximum lift height of approximately 189 inches, and compliance with all OSHA and ANSI B56.1 safety standards featuring audible backup alarm, LED strobe warning light, overhead guard, and suspension seat. The equipment must be fully assembled, tested, and operational upon delivery to Midlands Technical College's Airport Campus in West Columbia, South Carolina, with an initial LP fuel supply included. Bidders must submit offers online through the South Carolina procurement website or via email to Procurement Officer Melissa Mims, with pricing submitted as a fixed unit price excluding sales and use taxes, with all delivery and equipment costs included in the bid price. The winning vendor must carry minimum $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability insurance coverage and provide a minimum two-year/4,000-hour basic truck warranty and minimum three-year/6,000-hour warranty on major components. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Vendors must possess a current South Carolina vendor registration number to be eligible for this procurement. Bidders may claim South Carolina or United States end-product preferences as applicable under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required. The RFQ does not specify a particular budget range or award value, though pricing will be evaluated as a critical factor in vendor selection. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information is referenced in the solicitation documents. Payment procedures will be conducted via electronic funds transfer, and all vendors must comply with applicable South Carolina regulations and federal standards.