Forklift for OSUIT

The state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Oklahoma A&M System for procuring a forklift for Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The procurement is specifically focused on material handling equipment, with applicable commodity codes including material handling machinery, building and construction machinery, and industrial manufacturing machinery. The RFQ number OSUA&M-RFQ-000605-2019 was open from March 12, 2019, at 1:00 PM CDT to March 22, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with an evaluation method of "lowest and best". Bidders were required to review attached terms and conditions, complete a Non-collusion Certificate, and submit a Certificate of Compliance. The primary procurement contact is Matthew Wessel, who can be reached at matt.wessel@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-8405. The solicitation included buyer attachments such as Frequently Asked Questions and RFQ Specifications to provide additional details for potential bidders.

The contract opportunity encompassed jurisdictions including Muskogee County and multiple Oklahoma City regions. Payment terms were established at 0% 30, Net 30, with Southern Material Handling Co ultimately being awarded the contract. While the documentation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations, the procurement process appeared to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified equipment requirements. The RFQ did not provide a specific budget range or detailed award value, though the procurement was for a single forklift for the university's material handling needs. No information was provided about existing infrastructure requirements or mandatory technology integrations. The solicitation focused primarily on the procurement of the forklift, with an emphasis on competitive bidding and compliance with the specified terms and conditions.