Invitation to Purchase a Forklift -Cornfeild Chapter

The provided text is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document for the procurement of a new forklift by the CORNFIELDS Chapter, located in Arizona, through the Navajo Nation Capital Projects Management Department (CPMD). Here is a summary of the key points: **Introduction** * The CORNFIELDS Chapter is seeking to procure one new forklift. * The CPMD will manage the procurement process on behalf of the CORNFIELDS Chapter. **General Requirements** * Bidders must be authorized, certified, and licensed automotive dealerships. * Vehicles must be new, unused, and of the current model year. * Manufacturer's standard new vehicle warranty is required. * Dealerships must arrange and pay for transportation and delivery to the designated location. **Bid Submittal Requirements** * Bids are due 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 is required. * Bids must be itemized and emailed to the specified email address. **Specifications of Heavy Equipment** * The required forklift specifications are: + Toyota 50-8FGU32 or equivalent + Pneumatic tires or equivalent + LP gas powered or equivalent + 3-stage (FSV) mast or equivalent + Maximum 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 Coverage** * 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 contact person for this procurement. * All inquiries must be directed to the Procurement Officer only. **Addendum to ITB** * The CPMD reserves the right to issue written addenda to this ITB at any time. * Bidders must ensure they have received all addenda issued before submitting their bids. **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 provide a certification regarding debarment, suspension, and contracting eligibility. * The certification must be completed and signed by the bidder. **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 purchase order documents.