Pettibone Style Telescopic Forklift

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. FPD126-FIREA-6347) for the procurement of one Pettibone-style telescopic forklift with specific performance requirements including a 10,000-pound lift capacity, maximum lift height of 55 feet 9 inches, 3,000-pound lift capacity at full height, 40+ feet maximum forward reach, 109 horsepower minimum engine, four-section U-shaped boom design, three steering modes, 4WD transmission, and an enclosed ROPS/FOPS-compliant cabin with specified amenities. The forklift package includes 48-inch pallet forks and an operators' manual on USB drive, with optional extras available including a 60-inch hydraulic fork positioning carriage with 60-inch forks and a 90-inch 1.5 cubic yard general-purpose bucket. Bidders must submit questions by March 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST, with proposals due April 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST through the County's ePro electronic procurement system or in sealed hard copy format to the San Bernardino County Purchasing Department. Contract award is tentatively scheduled for April 2026, with delivery required within four months of purchase order receipt on an FOB destination basis. Payment terms are Net 60 days from invoice acceptance, and all pricing must exclude California sales/use tax and Federal excise tax.

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District offers a five percent local vendor preference for businesses with principal places of business within San Bernardino County boundaries; if a local vendor's bid does not exceed five percent of the lowest non-local bid, the local vendor will be given an opportunity to match the lowest price. All bidders must complete required certifications regarding business representation, debarment status, criminal and civil proceedings, cost/pricing data accuracy, independent pricing, and tax compliance. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive specification variations, terminate for default or convenience, and conduct inspection and audit of records for three years post-contract completion. Standard terms and conditions apply, including indemnification, non-discrimination compliance, drug and alcohol-free workplace requirements, and compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations and California state law. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents.