Forklift GVRA GIB Bainbridge

The state of Georgia, through the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Georgia Industries for the Blind (GIB), is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified supplier to provide a new forklift for use both indoors and outdoors. The solicitation, issued as an electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ), is being conducted pursuant to the State Purchasing Act of Georgia. The purpose of this procurement is to establish an open-agency contract for the forklift, which will be used by the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Georgia Industries for the Blind. The solicitation had a closing date of April 22, 2024, and the contract was awarded to Advanced Material Handling LLC for a fixed amount of $36,809.00.

The solicitation was open to all qualified suppliers, and the evaluation criteria included being responsive and offering the lowest bid. The contract is an open-agency contract, meaning other state entities may utilize the award. The solicitation did not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that could respond, and no information was provided regarding the incumbent contractor, funding sources, or renewal options.