Electric forklift for Mesa Fire and Medical

The City of Mesa procured a single electric forklift for its Fire and Medical Department. The solicitation specified a sit‑down, lithium‑ion powered forklift with a 4,000 lb capacity and required a 5‑year warranty, mobile service support, and a trade‑in of an older Raymond unit. After an open competition, three vendors submitted bids, and the City awarded the contract to Alliance Industrial Service and Sales, Inc. (dba Alliance Material Handling) with a contract value of $39,747.60. The award follows standard municipal procurement rules, includes insurance requirements, and mandates delivery within five months of order receipt. • Scope: One electric forklift meeting detailed technical specs (48 V Li‑ion, 4,000 lb capacity, 185 in. lift). • Awarded Vendor: Alliance Industrial Service and Sales, Inc. (Alliance Material Handling). • Contract Value: Approximately $40 k; includes warranty and service obligations. • Key Dates: Bid deadline Feb 24 2022, Intent‑to‑Award Mar 23 2022, Award Apr 4 2022. • Requirements: Vendor registration, insurance, 5‑year warranty, mobile service, trade‑in handling.