Three (3) NEW Unicarrier – RPX60B -6, 000 LB Capacity PM-End Rider 24 Volt BRAND NAME OR EQUIVALENT

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections Central Agribusiness Office is seeking to procure three (3) new Unicarrier RPX60B pallet jacks with 6,000 lb capacity through a Quick Quote solicitation (BPM063755/RFX83134). The specific equipment must be a 24-volt PM-End Rider model with detailed technical specifications, including an anti-fatigue cushioned platform mat, 27" outside width x 48" long forks, 24V lead acid battery preparation, and specific wheel configurations such as solid rubber drive wheels and Dyalon "A" high grade poly load wheels. Delivery is required to the DOC Market in Jarratt, VA by January 15, 2025, with responses to the solicitation due by 10:00 AM on December 13, 2024. The procurement requires brand name or equivalent equipment, with the total price including all freight and delivery fees. Evaluation will be conducted on a grand total basis, selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified requirements. The equipment must come with comprehensive warranty terms, including a 12-month/2,000-hour full coverage warranty, a 5-year battery warranty, and a 1-year charger warranty.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for DSBSD-certified small businesses, which restricts participation to qualifying small business vendors. Interested vendors must be registered in eVA, Virginia's electronic procurement system, and will be subject to vendor transaction fees of 1% of the total order value, with fees capped at $500 for DSBSD-certified small businesses and $1,500 for non-certified businesses. The procurement is focused on Frederick County and will involve the acquisition of material handling equipment for the Department of Corrections' Central Agribusiness Office. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests the total value will encompass three pallet jacks with associated delivery and installation costs. Vendors must ensure full compliance with technical specifications, warranty requirements, and small business certification guidelines to be considered for the contract award.