Telescopic Boom Lift or Equivalent

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), specifically the Florida Forest Service (FFS), is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of one new, unused Telescopic Boom Lift to be delivered to the Central Shop in Lake City, Florida. The solicitation offers three specific equipment options: the JLG 860 SJ HC3 High-Capacity Telescopic Boom Lift, the GENIE S-85 HF High-Flotation Telescopic Boom Lift, or an equivalent model meeting all specified requirements. The primary application for this equipment is seed cone harvesting, and the lift must feature four-wheel drive capability, a restricted platform capacity of 1,000 pounds, an unrestricted platform capacity of 750 pounds, and either foam-filled turf and sand tires or air-filled floatation tires. Key deadlines include November 10, 2025, for vendor questions, with sealed bids due November 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. A public bid opening is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 9:30 AM, and final delivery must be completed no later than June 30, 2026. The FDACS will award to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest total price, with the option to make no award if deemed in the state's best interest.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does include a Florida-based business preference of five percent (5%) if the lowest bid comes from an out-of-state vendor in a state that does not grant reciprocal preference. Vendors must submit mandatory attachments including an Acknowledgement Form, Price Sheet, Certification Regarding Lobbying and Debarment, Forced Labor Certification, Vendor Certification Form, and an attorney opinion if the vendor's principal place of business is outside Florida. Manufacturers must provide standard warranty coverage identical to commercial equipment standards. Successful vendors must register with MyFloridaMarketPlace and have a valid W-9 on file with the Department of Financial Services. While no specific budget range is provided, vendors must include all packaging, handling, shipping, delivery charges, environmental and fuel service fees, and other relevant costs in their pricing. Payment will be made upon delivery and satisfactory completion by state warrant, with the purchase order incorporating standard FDACS terms and conditions.