Forklift and Pallet Trucks

Kauai County, Hawaii is requesting bids on one LPG forklift and two manual pallet trucks for delivery to Kekaha, Kauai via IFB 26-200-005, with bids due June 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through Hawaii e-Procurement (HIePRO). Bidders must be Hawaii businesses incorporated under state law or non-Hawaii businesses registered to do business in Hawaii—a jurisdictional eligibility requirement. Questions are due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with answers posted by June 25 at 4:00 p.m. Substitution requests are due by June 23 at 2:00 p.m., with approval notifications posted June 25.

The scope specifies one new 2026 (or latest production model) LPG forklift with 5,000-pound load capacity, 112-inch lift height, 2.4-liter LPG engine, powershift transmission, LED lights, backup alarm, and power steering. Two new 2026 (or latest production model) manual pallet trucks with 5,000-pound load capacity and 27-by-54-inch forks are included. The forklift requires a minimum 2,000-hour manufacturer warranty and 6,000-hour powertrain warranty; pallet trucks require a minimum three-year manufacturer warranty. Delivery must occur on or before March 1, 2027 to 7189-D Kaumualii Highway, Kekaha, Hawaii 96752. Equipment must arrive completely serviced and fully operational with operator manuals, factory service and repair manuals, technical service bulletins, Engine Hour Certificate, notarized Certificate of Bill of Sale, Certificate of Weight and Measures, and Certificate of Origin.

Bid prices must be all-inclusive of labor, taxes, and incidental costs and are firm for the period stated. Bidders must maintain commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance per state requirements. Payment is made within thirty calendar days of satisfactory delivery under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 103-10. Award is subject to availability of funds. The General Conditions for Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D apply, including mandatory tax clearance certificates from the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation and Internal Revenue Service before contract commencement and final payment.