Liftking Forklift 20, 000lb Capacity

The Florida Department of Transportation's State Materials Office is conducting a single source procurement for one Liftking forklift with a 20,000-pound lift capacity, rough terrain capabilities, and four-wheel drive functionality. The equipment will be utilized by the Department's Aluminum Shop for moving and loading temporary bridging materials. The specific model identified as meeting the Department's technical requirements is the Liftking model LK20M-HD, which is distinguished by its unique combination of lift capacity, terrain handling, and four-wheel drive specifications that are not available from alternative suppliers or competing manufacturers. Prospective vendors must submit information regarding their ability to supply the equipment by 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, via email or mail to the contact address listed in the procurement notice. The procurement was posted on March 10, 2026, and no bidders' conference or site visit has been scheduled. Legal review by the Office of General Counsel is required prior to final posting of the single source purchase determination.

Ring Power Corporation has been identified as the known vendor and sole source provider for Liftking sales, service, parts, and warranty support throughout the Florida market, serving as the justification for the single source procurement designation. The unavailability of alternative suppliers or competing models meeting the Department's specific technical specifications supports the single source classification under Florida Statutes section 120.57(3). The contract structure includes a one-year term, and the estimated dollar amount for this single source procurement is $211,016.44. Following the Department's review of any information received from prospective vendors, notice of the intended decision to enter into a single source purchase contract will be posted on the Vendor Information Portal in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes. Jocelyn Moore serves as the primary contact for this procurement at the Department of Transportation's Central Office.