Forklifts - LDAF

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), procuring on behalf of itself with administrative oversight in East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, is requesting bids on two counterbalanced sit-down electric rider lift trucks under ITB 3000026605, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time and public opening conducted as an online-only event with virtual Zoom attendance available.

The scope is two Yale ERP030VT units or approved equals, each with 3,000 lb. capacity, 3-stage full free lift mast with 187" maximum lift height, dual side view mirrors, overhead guard, cooler/freezer package capability, telemetry system with 7-year monitoring fees, work lights, audible alarms, and amber strobe light. The procurement includes a 36-volt, 3-phase 700AH battery charger and a 680AH/23.6232KWH lead acid battery with 5-year warranty. All products must be new, never previously used, and current models. Delivery is to the LDAF Food Distribution Warehouse at 5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, with F.O.B. Destination pricing (transportation prepaid). Contract award is made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Upon mutual agreement, the contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, with a maximum total contract term of 36 months.

Bids must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days from submission and, if accepted, for the full contractual period. Payment is made within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later. Bidders must certify compliance with E-Verify, anti-discrimination laws, debarment status, and prohibitions against boycotts of Israel and discrimination against firearm industries. Newly registered vendors must include a W-9 form. Bids are submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal or mailed to the Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Contact: Thomas Nolan at 225-342-8057 or tommy.nolan@la.gov.