Forklift for Jasper-Pulaski Nursery 156828Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 0000087294 for the procurement of one forklift unit to be used at the Jasper-Pulaski Tree Nursery located in Medaryville, Indiana. The forklift will be utilized to lift and move tree seedlings and other palletized cargo at the nursery facility. This procurement is being conducted by the State of Indiana through Porter County jurisdiction and is open to qualified vendors capable of supplying the specified equipment. The RFQ was posted on March 26, 2026, with a response deadline of April 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT; all questions must be submitted to Amber Simonton at asimonton@dnr.in.gov by April 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Responses may be submitted via email, fax, or mail, although faxed submissions are not acceptable if the bid exceeds $75,000 and a manual signature is required. Evaluation of responses will be based solely on pricing, which is weighted at 100 percent of the evaluation criteria, and all quoted prices must remain valid for thirty calendar days following the response due date in compliance with Indiana State Law. Pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis, with prices remaining firm and non-negotiable following award.

The solicitation establishes specific set-aside goals for subcontractor participation, including eight percent for minority-owned businesses, eleven percent for women-owned businesses, and three percent for Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises. Bidders are eligible to claim various purchasing preferences, including U.S. Manufactured Product Preference, Steel Product Preference, Indiana Business Preference, and Indiana Small Business Preference, provided they submit appropriate documentation and certifications supporting such claims. Respondents must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, maintain drug-free workplace certification, verify employment eligibility through E-Verify, and provide proof of Secretary of State registration if required by their business structure. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified in the solicitation documents. The RFQ does not specify an award value or budget range for this procurement.