Description
The City of New York is procuring new electric and diesel forklifts for the Department of Transportation under a competitive sealed‑bid “C” requirement contract. The award will go to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a five‑year performance period for each fuel type. The scope includes delivery of multiple classes of forklifts, associated spare‑parts kits, training, warranty, software, and a reimbursable $15,000 inspection fee per class. Vendors must be manufacturers or authorized distributors with at least five years’ experience, complete a Passport name‑check filing, and comply with NYC environmental and local‑law requirements.
• Quantity: up to 170 electric units (4,500‑15,000 lb capacity) and 250 diesel units (6,000‑36,000 lb capacity).
• Required deliverables: forklifts, spare‑parts sets, operator & maintenance training, diagnostic software, extended warranties, inspection fee reimbursement.
• Mandatory pre‑solicitation conference on 8 Apr 2026 (MS Teams) and a $15,000 inspection fee payable within 30 days of PO receipt.