MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

The County of Riverside Sheriff's Department is seeking to purchase new material handling equipment, including a lift truck, stock picker, and reach truck. The equipment must be new and currently advertised models, with all standard component items identified in the manufacturer's description and specification publications. The contract was awarded to Southwest Material Handling Inc. The key points of contact are James P. Hewett JD/MBA, Sergeant John Sawyer, and Mr. John Aberle. • The equipment must be delivered to the specified locations, with delivery appointments made 72 hours prior to the scheduled delivery date. • The contract includes the purchase of one lift truck, one stock picker, and one reach truck. • The equipment must be fully assembled and operational upon delivery. • The contract includes a sales tax of 7.75%. • The contract was posted on March 12, 2012, and the bid submission date was April 2, 2012.