FTB-IFB-1617-C1600024 material handling equipment maintenance

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is soliciting bids for Material Handling Equipment Maintenance services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number FTB-IFB-1617-C1600024, targeting jurisdictions in Sacramento County and San Francisco City. The procurement encompasses comprehensive maintenance and repair services for approximately 37 pieces of material handling equipment, including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, messenger carts, roll-lift hydraulic platforms, and electric dock plates located at the FTB facility in Sacramento. Bidders must provide monthly and bi-monthly maintenance services, along with an hourly repair service rate, with the total bid evaluation based on combined maintenance and hourly rates. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through is scheduled for April 25, 2016, at 9:30 AM, with bid proposals due by April 28, 2016, at 4:00 PM and bid opening on April 29, 2016, at 10:00 AM. The contract term is set for July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018, with the FTB encumbering $10,000 for necessary replacement parts, which must be offered at retail cost.

The procurement includes special provisions for certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), offering a 5% bid preference to qualifying vendors. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating $1 million in commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability coverage. Potential contractors must demonstrate capability to service a diverse range of material handling equipment and provide comprehensive maintenance solutions. While no incumbent vendor is specified in the documentation, the bid emphasizes the need for a responsive and technically proficient contractor capable of maintaining various types of material handling equipment. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the $10,000 parts budget and the two-year contract duration suggest a moderate-sized procurement opportunity focused on ensuring operational efficiency of the FTB's material handling infrastructure.