Rebid* Forklifts - LDAF - Addendum No. 1 - Vendor Questions and State's Responses & Specificatio

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, is requesting bids on two electric counterbalanced sit-down rider lift trucks for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) under ITB 3000026690, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. This is a rebid opportunity.

The specification calls for Yale ERP030VT model forklifts or approved equal, each with 3,000-pound nominal capacity at 24-inch load center, 36-volt powertrain, 3-stage full free lift mast with 187-inch maximum lift height, cooler/freezer package capability operating between −20 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit, and 3-function hydraulic control valve. Each unit must include Yale Vision wireless monitoring with cellular connectivity (GSM or approved equal) and 7 years of Level 1 telemetric communication and portal fees; on-demand hydrostatic power assist steering; LED work lights (two front, one rear) and amber strobe light; audible reverse alarm (82–102 dB(A)); dual side view mirrors; overhead guard; and non-suspension vinyl seat with black seat belt featuring emergency locking retractor. The package includes a 36-volt, 3-phase 700AH Black Diamond battery charger compatible with 208/240/480 VAC input, a 680AH/23.6232KWH lead acid battery with 5-year warranty, EZF watering system, direct fill link, and battery smart water monitor. Lithium-ion batteries are prohibited. Each forklift carries a 12-month/2,000-hour manufacturer's warranty and 36-month/6,000-hour powertrain warranty. Delivery is to LDAF's food distribution warehouse at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge.

The State intends to award on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bid prices must be complete, F.O.B. destination prepaid, including all transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal; all applicable taxes; and must remain firm for 60 days. Louisiana product preference applies subject to specified cost thresholds. Inquiries are due September 16, 2026, with answers provided by September 18. The contract may extend for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices and conditions, with a maximum term of 36 months.