Notice of Intent to Utilize Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Lift System

The City of Valdosta, Georgia, has announced its intent to procure a lift system for the City of Valdosta Maintenance Center through an existing cooperative purchasing agreement with ARI Phoenix Inc. (dba ARI-HETRA) under Sourcewell contract 121223, with a notice-of-intent filing due July 29, 2026.

The procurement routes through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing vehicle rather than independent competitive bidding. The underlying supplier agreement authorizes ARI-HETRA to provide vehicle lifts, garage equipment, and fleet maintenance equipment to eligible public entities across the United States and Canada. The Sourcewell contract is effective through February 12, 2028, with provisions for up to three additional one-year extensions at Sourcewell's request and the supplier's written agreement.

Equipment must be new and current model unless clearly identified as close-out or refurbished items, and must be delivered operational to the Maintenance Center unless otherwise agreed. Pricing must reflect the total cost of acquisition including delivery. The supplier pays Sourcewell an administrative fee calculated as a percentage of total sales, due within 45 days of each quarter-end. ARI-HETRA must maintain commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella coverage of $2,000,000.

The contract is governed by Minnesota law with venue in Todd County, Minnesota. Orders must be placed prior to the February 12, 2028 contract expiration, though supplier performance and warranty obligations may extend beyond that date. The agreement includes comprehensive federal-award compliance requirements, prevailing wage standards where applicable, and audit provisions covering contract records for a minimum of six years following contract completion.

No specific lift system technical specifications, quantity, delivery timeline, budget amount, or site-visit information is detailed in the notice filing.