Furnish & Delivery One (1) Forklift To Waimea Kohala Airport

The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation-Airports Division is soliciting proposals for the furnishing and delivery of one new 5,000-pound capacity forklift to Waimea-Kohala Airport in Hawaii County. The forklift must be equipped with either a 55 HP or 60 HP engine with automatic transmission and LPG fuel capability, pneumatic non-marking solid tires, a three-stage mast with an extended height of 180" to 190" and lowered height of 85" to 95", hydraulic controls, 42" forks, comprehensive LED work lights (including brake lights, turn signals, reverse lights, alarms, and alert strobes), an adjustable seat with seatbelt, and rear-view mirrors. The equipment must be delivered fully operational and ready for use to the Airports Division Maintenance Baseyard at 67-1603 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743, within 180 calendar days from the purchase order issuance date. Bidders must coordinate delivery with Ms. Julie Okuna at (808) 327-4664 or (808) 329-7414, and representatives from both the contractor and the State must be present at delivery for visual inspection and operational instruction. The contractor is required to provide comprehensive OSHA-compliant training at no additional cost, including a minimum of one hour of classroom instruction and one hour of hands-on training per operator, along with two copies of owner-operated manuals and one copy each of service and parts manuals. The forklift must meet all ANSI and OSHA safety requirements and include Hawaii Safety Inspection certification at delivery. Proposals are due by April 21, 2026, and must specify the forklift's make, manufacturer, model name, and model number, identify an available service and repair facility with complete contact information, and include a unit bid price plus applicable taxes; all proposals must be uploaded into HIePro. Evaluation criteria include equipment specifications compliance, warranty coverage (minimum one year or manufacturer's warranty, whichever is longer, with two-year powertrain warranty), and identification of local warranty service availability.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent contractors, or specific budget ranges for this opportunity. The State reserves standard contractual rights including independent contractor status requirements, tax clearance certification submission prior to contract commencement, compliance with federal, state, and county laws, and nondiscrimination obligations. Contractors must provide cost or pricing data for contracts exceeding $100,000 unless otherwise specified, and the State retains the right to audit all books and records related to the contract. The contract is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D and Hawaii Administrative Rules, with dispute resolution mechanisms established under Chapter 103D-703, HRS. Liquidated damages may apply if delivery extends beyond the contractual 180-day timeline, though extensions may be granted for delays beyond the contractor's control with proper documentation and State approval. No information regarding contract value, budget allocation, or award amount has been publicly disclosed in the available solicitation documents.