Forklift

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #HHS0015805) for the Abilene State Supported Living Center seeking the procurement of one 2025 model ZFG36P Tailift Forklift with specific technical requirements. The forklift must have an 8,000 lb capacity, feature a Kubota WG2503V LPG engine system, AT transmission, electronic safety features including a strobe light and backup buzzer, a 189 triple stage mast, solid pneumatic tires, and a suspension driver seat. Key deliverables include the forklift itself, comprehensive warranty coverage (1 year/2,000 hour basic truck coverage and 3 year/6,000 hour major components coverage), and preventative maintenance services. Vendors must be authorized dealers capable of responding to repair requests within 24-48 hours and providing a comparable replacement unit during repairs at no cost. The solicitation was posted on January 28, 2025, with questions due by February 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT, and bid responses required by February 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM CT. The evaluation criteria will focus on meeting technical specifications, delivery capabilities, and pricing, with the award made to the bidder providing the best value to the State of Texas.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents are mentioned in the procurement documents. The historical spend for similar equipment was approximately $40,000, though HHSC emphasizes this is merely a guideline and does not guarantee any specific purchase volume or compensation. The procurement allows for equal alternatives to the specified Tailift forklift, provided vendors submit complete product specifications. Vendors must submit completed Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations), Exhibit B (HHS Contract Affirmations), Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet), and any issued Addendum Acknowledgement Forms. The delivery location is the Abilene State Supported Living Center at 2501 Maple St, Abilene TX 79602, with expected delivery within 30-60 days after receipt of the Purchase Order. The contract term will begin upon Purchase Order issuance and conclude when the forklift is received and accepted by the facility. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are detailed in the procurement documents.