Description
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for a 12‑month term contract to supply new and used lift‑truck (forklift) equipment statewide. Vendors must provide net unit prices that include the forklift, battery (charged), charging station, fuel/DEF, installation, labor, inspection, and warranty service. The contract covers electric, light‑duty diesel, medium‑duty diesel, and heavy‑duty diesel trucks with minimum capacity specifications, and vendors must also submit optional equipment lists (tires, mast extensions, steering‑wheel knobs, etc.). Deliveries must occur within 200 calendar days of a purchase order, to any of ODOT’s 12 districts or other designated locations, during standard business hours. The solicitation requires OAKS vendor registration, Ohio Buys registration, E‑Verify compliance, and comprehensive insurance coverage, with strict price‑freeze periods (no increases for the first 60 days).