Four-Post Drive On Lift

Northwest Education Services, a Michigan-based educational organization operating in Grand Traverse County, is seeking proposals for the procurement of one four-post drive-on lift. The equipment specifications require a Hunter four-post lift or equivalent with an 18,000-pound capacity, a 211-inch two-wheel alignment wheelbase, two 9,000-pound capacity swing jacks, and stainless turnplates with built-in air line kits. The procurement includes delivery, installation, and training services as integral components of the deliverables. Proposals must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on April 22, 2026, to Shawn Biddle, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations, at 1101 Red Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, or via email to sbiddle@northwested.org. All submitted bids must remain valid for 60 days following submission. Northwest Education Services reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and is not obligated to accept the lowest bid submitted.

The procurement is open to all interested parties in compliance with applicable national, state, and local laws, with no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent eligibility. As an educational organization, Northwest Education Services is exempt from sales tax obligations, and bidders should reflect this tax exemption in their pricing proposals. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documentation. The bid specifications document does not disclose a specific budget range or award value, leaving pricing as a competitive element of the proposal evaluation process.