Sit-Down Electric Rider Lift Truck 4, 000 lbs

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture, operating within Jefferson County, has issued Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) 1400 AGR2400000026 for the one-time procurement of a single sit-down electric rider lift truck with a 4,000-pound capacity. The equipment must meet strict mandatory technical specifications including a 36-volt electrical system with charger, maximum height of 89 inches, UL Classification Type freezer-ready certification, side-shifter capability, four-wheel configuration, tilt steering, and a mast capable of reaching a minimum of 198 inches. The lift truck must be capable of operating reliably in freezer conditions down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit and include a minimum 12-month/2,000-hour powertrain warranty covering all parts and labor at no additional cost. The solicitation was issued on February 27, 2024, with bids due by March 12, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. The equipment must be delivered to 4496 Cedar Lakes Drive in Ripley, West Virginia by September 1, 2024, following receipt of a purchase order. All delivery costs must be included in the unit price submitted by vendors, with delivery on an F.O.B. basis. Contract award will be made to the vendor providing the lowest overall total cost for equipment meeting all specified requirements, with the buyer contact being Laryssa D. Hoskins at the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (304-558-2221 or lhoskins@wvda.us).

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged business enterprise restrictions, or preferences limiting the types of organizations that may respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation, and there is no mention of required integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. The award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the provided solicitation materials. Vendors must submit their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and complete vendor information as part of their bid submission, and all offers are subject to the terms and conditions contained in the solicitation documents. Vendor default provisions allow for immediate contract cancellation if the vendor fails to provide compliant items, meet specifications and requirements, comply with applicable laws and regulations, or remedy deficient performance upon request.