Electric Motor Riding Forklift

This procurement seeks the purchase of two new 2026‑model, 80 V, three‑wheel, electric sit‑down riding forklifts (48‑inch class) equipped with lithium‑ion batteries for Snohomish County. The contract is a low‑value, single‑source equipment purchase awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, Pape Material Handling, at a total price of $63,990. The solicitation was posted on September 25 2026, with a questions deadline of October 2 2026 and a bid submission deadline of October 13 2026. No further technical specifications, delivery schedules, or warranty terms are provided in the summaries. • Quantity: 2 units of 80 V electric riding forklift (Hyster ERP40U recommended). • Total contract value (provisional): approx. $64 k. • Procurement type: Formal Invitation for Bid, competitive but already recommended to the lowest bidder. • Timeline: Available 9/25/2026 → Questions 10/2/2026 → Submission 10/13/2026 → Opening 10/13/2026 → Recommendation 10/16/2026.