Description
The City of New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is issuing a 5‑year requirement contract for electric forklifts (4500 lb capacity) and associated spare‑parts, training, software, extended warranty and a mandatory inspection fee. The contract period runs from October 1 2026 to September 30 2031, with the city providing a $15,000 inspection fee that must be incorporated into the bid. Vendors must be authorized manufacturers or distributors with at least five years of experience and must submit a Manufacturer’s Certificate (CF‑07‑REV 12/01) for each brand offered. Bids are due on August 12 2026, and the solicitation is currently in “Released” status.
• Scope includes one LOT of electric forklift, spare‑parts (filters, forks, hydraulic hoses, tires), training (operation & maintenance), software interface tools, and an extended warranty.
• Mandatory $15,000 inspection fee and a vendor‑name‑check fee ($175‑$350) must be accounted for in pricing.
• Vendor must adhere to NYC environmental requirements (no polystyrene foam, use recycled content where feasible) and provide all required documentation via PASSPort (PIN 8572600055).
• The contract is a “Requirements Contract” – the City may order quantities as needed throughout the 5‑year period; no guaranteed quantity is stipulated.