Sit-Down Electric Rider Lift Truck 4, 000 lbs

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture, on behalf of Jefferson County, is soliciting quotations for the one-time purchase of a single sit-down electric rider lift truck with a 4,000-pound capacity through Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) 1400 AGR2400000020. The equipment must be delivered to the Department of Agriculture's Food Distribution Program facility at 4496 Cedar Lakes Road in Ripley, West Virginia by September 1, 2024, following receipt of a purchase order or notice to proceed. The forklift must meet comprehensive technical specifications including a 36-volt electrical system with charger, maximum height of 88 inches with forks, UL Classification Type freezer-ready certification, side-shifter, tilt steering, Grey SB 350 battery connector, and a minimum 12-month/2,000-hour powertrain warranty covering all parts and labor at no additional cost. Additional mandatory requirements include freezer-capability to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, a mast allowing forks to reach a minimum of 198 inches, and mast tilt capability of -5 degrees forward and +5 degrees back. All delivery costs must be included in the quoted price with F.O.B. delivery terms. The solicitation closing date is January 25, 2024 at 11:30 a.m., and award will be made to the vendor offering the lowest overall total cost for equipment meeting all mandatory specifications. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Laryssa D. Hoskins, the designated buyer, at 304-558-2221 or lhoskins@wvda.us.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendors. No information regarding existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or specific budget ranges is provided in the available procurement materials. The solicitation does not indicate any renewal options, contract duration parameters, or funding source details. Interested vendors should note that no site visits or bidder conferences are mentioned as part of this procurement process, and all offers remain subject to the terms and conditions contained in the complete solicitation documents.