IFB Purchase of Forklift - Minimum 10, 000 lb. Rated Capacity

The Texas Facilities Commission is requesting bids on the purchase of one new sit-down counterbalanced forklift with a minimum 10,000-pound rated capacity at a 24-inch load center for outdoor industrial material handling, with bids due November 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due by October 27, 2026.

The forklift must feature a triple-stage mast with minimum 171-inch lift height, diesel engine meeting federal and state emissions standards, hydraulic side-shifting carriage, automatic transmission with minimum 2-speed powershift capability, adjustable suspension seat with lumbar support, overhead guard protection, LED work lights, rear backup alarm, exterior mirrors, and mounted fire extinguisher. The unit shall be delivered to State Surplus Property at 6506 Bolm Road, Austin, Texas 78721-3570.

Bidders must submit separate pricing for the base forklift unit and eight optional equipment packages: safety lighting package, cab guards, load scale system, camera system, rider/trainer seat, telematics system, fleet management system, toolbox, and operator cooling fan. Vendors must also quote standard warranty terms and extended warranty options covering 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-year periods. The selected vendor must provide warranty and repair service through an authorized sales and service center with mobile repair capability within 50 miles of Austin.

No site visits or pre-bid conferences are scheduled. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250.00 per calendar day for late delivery. TFC response to inquiries is due November 5, 2026. Bidders must comply with Buy Texas requirements, antitrust compliance, suspension and debarment verification, E-Verify program participation, and related Texas Government Code certifications. The TFC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.