KDFWR - Forklift

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is seeking to procure a single forklift for use at the Peabody Wildlife Management Area in Drakesboro, Kentucky. The solicitation is a Request for Bid (RFB) for a new, current model year forklift with specific technical requirements, including a 5,000-pound lift capacity, 130-inch minimum lift height, 4-function hydraulic controls, pneumatic tires, and an LP engine. The equipment must be pre-serviced to manufacturer recommendations and delivered in first-class operating condition. The procurement will be awarded using a best value approach with points allocated as follows: price (90 points), delivery time (5 points), and warranty coverage (5 points). Vendors must submit electronic bids through the Commonwealth eProcurement system by November 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Written questions from potential bidders are due by November 12, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., with KDFWR responses provided by close of business on November 13, 2025. A mandatory minimum 60-month/2,000-hour full warranty is required at no additional cost.

The solicitation includes provisions for Kentucky resident bidders, who may receive reciprocal preference in accordance with state regulations. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and complete a Kentucky Tax Registration Application. To be considered responsive, vendors must provide Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence if performing delivery, and submit all required affidavits. The procurement includes special considerations for qualified bidders, such as Kentucky Industries for the Blind and certain nonprofit agencies, who may receive a preference equal to 15 percent of maximum points. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that pricing must exclude federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use taxes. The contract is a one-time purchase with no renewal options, focused on acquiring a single piece of equipment for the Peabody Wildlife Management Area.