University Of Maine Maineuniversity #RFB 2026-095

University of Maine System Solicits Forklift for Advanced Structures and Composites Center GEM Facility

This opportunity involves the University of Maine System seeking bids for a forklift for its Advanced Structures and Composites Center's Green Engineering Materials (GEM) facility. - Government Buyer: - University of Maine System - Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine - Office of Strategic Procurement - OEMs Highlighted: - Hyster - Toyota - Yale - Products Requested: - Reach truck forklift (models or equivalents): - Hyster Reach Truck Model N35-40ZRs3 - Toyota Reach Truck Model RF1-BE1X35 - Yale Reach Truck Model NR035DC - Minimum specifications: - Reach of at least 190 inches - Tines of at least 42 inches - Side shifter - Motion alarms (forward and reverse) - Forward-facing movement lights - 480V 3-phase battery charger - Quantity: - 1 unit requested (with potential for more per cost response form) - Unique Requirements: - Delivery required within 5 business days of award - Emphasis on diverse business participation - Bidders must provide detailed specifications, warranty, and comprehensive cost response - Place of Performance: - Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine, Green Engineering Materials (GEM) facility

Description

The University of Maine System is soliciting bids for the purchase of a forklift to be used at their new Green Engineering Materials (GEM) facility. The solicitation specifies minimum forklift requirements including reach, tine length, side shifter, motion alarm, and movement lights, with a 480V 3-phase battery charger. Bidders must submit detailed specifications, warranty information, and a comprehensive cost response covering all costs to purchase the forklift. The procurement is document-only with responses submitted electronically by April 10, 2026.

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