RFQ #2025-0003 (1) 11, 000 lb. Lift Truck

The Savannah Airport Commission has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #2025-0003 for the procurement of one 11,000 lb. diesel pneumatic tire lift truck, located in Chatham County, Georgia. The solicitation opened on December 20, 2024, with a closing date of January 20, 2025, and requires all respondents to register through savannahairport.bonfirehub.com. The specific lift truck must feature a 132-inch fork height, 24-inch load center distance, and a Perkins 854F engine with 72 HP output. Key deliverables include the lift truck, four sets of keys, complete parts and repair manuals, and mandatory onsite operator and maintenance training upon delivery. Vendors must demonstrate parts and service support capabilities in the Savannah area and maintain pricing firm for 90 days after the RFQ closing date. Critical dates include questions due by December 31, 2024, final addendum issued by January 3, 2025, and vendor selection completed by February 24, 2025. The Commission will award to the most responsive and responsible bidder at the lowest cost, with payment terms set at net 30 days upon receipt and validation of goods.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements for the lift truck. Delivery of the equipment will be to 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA 31408. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documentation, the procurement is for a single specialized piece of equipment with comprehensive performance and support requirements. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure integration requirements. The solicitation emphasizes vendor capability to provide a fully functional lift truck with comprehensive support and training, suggesting the primary evaluation will focus on technical compliance, price, and local service capabilities. Vendors must be prepared to meet the Savannah Airport Commission's operational needs for material handling equipment.