Opportunity
Indiana Department of Administration #003000000087296
Procurement of Forklift (Mitsubishi FG18N7 or Equivalent) for Vallonia State Nursery
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 29, 2026
Identifier
003000000087296
NAICS
423830
This procurement seeks a forklift for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Vallonia State Nursery. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Purchasing Office - Contact: Amber Simonton - OEMs and Vendors: - Mitsubishi (OEM specified for model FG18N7) - Equivalent models from other manufacturers are allowed if all specifications are met - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) forklift, Mitsubishi FG18N7 or equivalent - 3,500 lb. capacity - LP pneumatic tires - 131" mast, 42" forks - UL approval, EPA compliance - Single speed powershift transmission - EK21 2.1L 4-cylinder gas/LPG engine - Sideshifter, solid pneumatic tires, 48" load backrest - Premium LCD/LED display, engine protection system - Multiple safety and warning features - Standard warranty: 12 months/2,000 hours full coverage; 24 months/4,000 hours powertrain - Dealer preparation and local delivery included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Forklift must be suitable for loading trucks, hauling seedlings, and stacking racks in coolers - Delivery required to Vallonia State Nursery, 2782 W County Rd 540 S, Vallonia, IN 47281 - Preference for Indiana businesses and minority-owned enterprises - All quoted prices must be valid for at least 30 days after the response due date - Bids must be submitted by mail, email, or fax (not through the supplier portal)
Description
The State of Indiana's Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for a forklift to be used at the Vallonia Nursery. The forklift will be utilized for everyday tasks such as loading semi trucks, hauling seedlings between nurseries, and stacking racks of seedlings in coolers for proper storage and customer pickup. The solicitation specifies a Mitsubishi FG18N7 forklift or equivalent with detailed technical specifications. Bids must be submitted by April 29, 2026, and are not eligible for electronic submission through the supplier portal.