Purchase of three (3) new seated forklifts

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is requesting bids on three new seated electric forklifts under IFB No. OP143265, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time and a pre-bid conference on July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. This is a locally funded, non-federally assisted procurement subject to SBE and DVBE participation requirements.

The procurement comprises one 3,000-pound capacity compact forklift (Hyster model or approved equal), one 4,000-pound three-wheel forklift (Hyster J40XNT or approved equal), and one 6,000-pound capacity forklift (Hyster E60XN or approved equal), all electric with lithium-ion batteries. All equipment must be new, latest factory model year, delivered fully charged, and comply with applicable state and federal regulations including California Code Title 8, EPA, ARB, and AQMD standards. Bidders must submit written requests for approved-equal substitutions by August 5, 2026. Delivery must occur within 180 calendar days to LACMTA's Division 10 facility at 742 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California 90033, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., via lift-gate equipped truck. Each forklift requires 12-month/2,000-hour minimum warranty on non-wearable components, 36–48 month powertrain and battery warranties with zero-dollar deductibles performed at local dealerships, complete operator and maintenance manuals, and a minimum two hours of operational, mechanical, and electrical training to at least six Metro employees within 30 days of unit acceptance.

Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder on a firm fixed unit rate basis. Pre-qualification is required for bids exceeding $500,000. Bidders must submit all required forms including SBE/DVBE affidavits, noncollusion affidavits, ethics declarations, drug and alcohol compliance certificates, and general certifications. A bid bond or certified check of not less than 10 percent of total bid price is required. Questions are due August 5, 2026, with responses provided by August 12, 2026. Written questions and bid submissions go to bids@metro.net; pre-qualification applications to Pre-Qual@metro.net. Contract Administrator Ricardo E. Narvaez, Sr. is reachable at (213) 418-3158 or NarvaezR@metro.net. Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and California Workers' Compensation coverage are required.