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

The Texas Facilities Commission is soliciting sealed bids under IFB 27-0011101 for one new sit-down, counterbalanced forklift rated at 10,000 pounds, with bids due November 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the agency's OpenGov eProcurement Portal. Bidders must affirm Texas Government Code compliance, including buy-Texas provisions, antitrust certification, E-Verify participation, and prohibitions on boycotts of Israel and energy companies.

The unit must meet minimum specifications of a 24-inch load center at 10,000 pounds, 171-inch minimum lift height, triple-stage mast, diesel engine compliant with federal and state emissions standards, automatic transmission with minimum two-speed powershift, 12-volt electrical system, hydraulic side-shifting carriage, and safety features including operator presence systems, backup alarms, LED lighting, and OSHA-compliant overhead guard. Approved manufacturers are Caterpillar, Hyster, Mitsubishi, Taylor, and Toyota, and equivalent products from other manufacturers are acceptable if documentation demonstrates full specification compliance.

Vendors must price the base unit separately from nine optional equipment packages, including safety lighting, cab guards, load scale systems, camera systems, rider seats, telematics, fleet management systems, toolboxes, and operator cooling fans. Warranty pricing must state the standard warranty period and optional extended coverage of 2, 3, 4, or 5 years. The vendor must provide warranty and repair service through an authorized sales and service center with mobile repair capability within 50 miles of Austin, Texas. The bid form requires delivery timeframe in days after receipt of order, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for late delivery.

Delivery is to State Surplus Property at 6506 Bolm Road, Austin, Texas 78721-3570. The solicitation lists Travis County and four Austin City jurisdictions. Texas Facilities Commission responses to vendor inquiries are due November 5, 2026. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award in the best interest of the state.