Pallet Jack

The State of Colorado Department of Human Services is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one electric pallet truck through Documented Quote #2017000365, with the procurement serving Pueblo County and potentially other Human Services divisions including Pueblo and Grand Junction locations. The solicitation seeks quotes for a 6,000-pound capacity electric pallet truck equipped with standard heavy-duty features including a three-phase brushless AC drive motor, electronic motor controller, travel speed capability up to 9.0 miles per hour, and an integrated lift pump with DC pump motor. Required specifications include detailed battery compartment dimensions, fork dimensions of 27 inches wide by 48 inches long, specified tire requirements, and operator controls featuring fingertip-actuated buttons and cruise control with an anti-tape down safety feature. The State indicated its intention to issue a single vendor award based on the most advantageous quote, with price serving as the primary evaluation criterion, supplemented by factors including vendor experience, delivery capabilities, warranty offerings, administrative costs, and delivery conditions. All pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis FOB Destination for a 12-month award term, with the State reserving the right to extend pricing to other divisions and to increase or decrease quantities based on available funding. Quotes were due on October 13, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with submissions accepted via email to darla.geer@state.co.us or by fax to 719-546-4898.

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible to receive a 5 percent price preference on their bids, provided they submit proper certification documentation with their quotation. Payment terms must exceed 45 calendar days, with the State declining to consider any proposals offering shorter payment periods. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Following award, the selected vendor must execute either a Purchase Order or State Contract before performing any work or delivering goods, and no delivery or performance activities may commence until such agreement is fully executed. The solicitation does not specify an estimated award value or budget range for this procurement.