Stand-Up Electric Forklift

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for one stand-up electric forklift on behalf of the Department of Corrections, with quotations due January 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST.

The forklift must have a 4,000-pound load capacity, 138-inch lifting height, 61-inch free lifting height, 78.5-inch lowered mast height, and fork dimensions of 1.5 inches thick by 4.5 inches wide by 45 inches long. A compatible charging unit is required. Quotations must include product data sheets documenting specification compliance, warranty information, vendor and manufacturer part numbers, and a signed Appendix A bid cover page with debarment certification, submitted through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system.

Delivery is required to the Department of Corrections facility at 17 Mallison Falls Road, Windham, Maine 04062, as soon as possible after receipt of order. Quotations must be submitted with FOB Destination shipping terms, meaning all shipping charges are included in the bid price. The State is tax-exempt and will not include tax charges.

Evaluation is conducted on a best value basis considering conformity to specifications, delivery timeframe, and lowest price among qualified bidders. The State reserves the right to reject the lowest bidder if that bidder has documented poor performance or a terminated or non-renewed contract within the five years preceding the bid. Bid prices and terms remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening date. The State reserves the right to negotiate purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months after official award. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of an acceptable invoice containing the Maine contract number and correct pricing information. No best and final offers will be requested.