Invitation to Purchase a Forklift -Cornfields Chapter

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of a new forklift for the CORNFIELDS Chapter, located in Arizona, on behalf of the Navajo Nation Capital Projects Management Department (CPMD). Here's a summary of the key points: **Introduction** * The CORNFIELDS Chapter is seeking to purchase a new forklift through a competitive bidding process. * The CPMD will manage the procurement process on behalf of the CORNFIELDS Chapter. **General Requirements** * Bidders must be authorized, certified, and licensed automotive dealerships. * The forklift must be new, unused, and of the current model year. * The manufacturer's standard new vehicle warranty must be included. * Bidders must arrange and pay for transportation and delivery to the designated location. **Bid Submittal Requirements** * Bids must be submitted by November 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. * Bids must include applicable sales tax (6% Navajo Nation Sales Tax). * Certified Priority Vendors must include a current Contract and Purchase Certification Certificate of Eligibility. * A signed and dated Affidavit of Non-Debarment and Non-Suspension must be included. * Bids must be itemized and emailed to the designated contact. **Specifications** * The forklift must meet the following specifications: + Toyota 50-8FGU32 or equivalent + Pneumatic tires or equivalent + LP gas-powered or equivalent + 3-stage (FSV) mast or equivalent + Max fork height: 187.0" or equivalent + Overall lowered height: 89.2" or equivalent + Base model capacity: 6,500 lbs or equivalent + Forks: 48" x 5" x 1.8" Class III or equivalent + 48" high load backrest or equivalent + Cascade 42" hang-on sideshifter or equivalent **Warranty** * Any warranty is acceptable. **Schedule of Procurement Events** * Last day for inquiries: November 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. * Deadline for submission of bids: November 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. * Bid opening: November 20, 2025, in Window Rock, AZ. **Procurement Officer Contact** * Selina Yazzie, Account Maintenance Specialist, Capital Projects Management Department, is the designated contact for this procurement. **Addendum** * The CPMD reserves the right to issue written addenda to this ITB at any time. **Withdrawal of ITB** * The Navajo Nation CPMD reserves the right to withdraw this ITB at any time, for any reason, and is not obligated to award a contract in response to this ITB. **Navajo Nation Certification** * Bidders must certify that they are eligible to do business with the Navajo Nation and have not been debarred or suspended from contracting with the Navajo Nation. **Form W-9** * The selected vendor will be required to complete a Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) as part of the contract award process.