Q25001977 HCF FORKLIFT or SIMILAR 2025

The State of Hawaii's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, specifically the Halawa Correctional Facility (HCF) Food Service Branch, is seeking to procure a Yale Veracitor GC040SVX Series forklift or a similar liquid propane gas forklift through a competitive bidding process. The solicitation (No. 25001977) requires a forklift with a 4,000 lbs capacity at a 24" load center, a maximum outside turning radius under 79 inches, a 3-stage full free lift mast with 187" maximum fork height, and 42" long Class II Hook type forks. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability by maintaining at least four factory-trained service technicians on Oahu, having parts in stock in Hawaii, and ensuring factory part availability within 72 hours. The procurement is governed by Chapter 103D of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and will be conducted through the HIEPRO website. Key dates include the bid submission deadline of March 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM HST, with the award to be made on March 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM HST. The evaluation criteria will focus on the "best value" to the state, primarily determined by the lowest bid that meets all specified requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be compliant on the Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) at the time of award and final payment, which can be verified at vendors.ehawaii.gov/hce. The forklift will be delivered to the HCF Food Service Unit located at 99-902 Moanalua Road in Aiea, Hawaii, with the successful bidder responsible for coordinating delivery details, shipping, handling, and all associated charges. While a specific budget range is not provided, vendors must include all shipping charges, applicable taxes, and fees in their bid, and will be responsible for paying any transaction fees charged by HIePRO. The procurement is for a single forklift unit, with the delivery destination being the Halawa Correctional Facility in Honolulu County, specifically within the Halawa Census Designated Place (CDP).