Opportunity
Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #2026-28-VPA
Virginia Port Authority Solicits High-Capacity Forklifts for Port Terminals
Posted
June 02, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
2026-28-VPA
NAICS
333924
The Virginia Port Authority is seeking proposals for the supply of high-capacity forklifts to support operations at its port terminals. - Government Buyer: - Virginia Port Authority - Facilities: Virginia International Gateway (VIG) in Portsmouth and Newport News Marine Terminal (NNMT) - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) high-capacity forklifts with a 52,000 lb lift rating - Option to purchase up to eight (8) additional forklifts of the same capacity during the contract period - No specific part numbers, brands, or OEMs are specified - Requirements: - Forklifts must have a 52,000 lb lift capacity - Equipment will be used at major Virginia port terminals - Solicitation is open to qualified offerors; no unique technical or operational requirements beyond lift capacity and quantity options are noted - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Details: - The contract allows for scalability with the option for additional units - No administrative or procedural requirements highlighted
Description
This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks qualified offerors to establish a contract for the provision of two high capacity forklifts with a 52,000 lb lift rating, with an option to procure up to an additional eight forklifts of the same capacity over the contract's life. The equipment will be used at Virginia International Gateway (VIG) and Newport News Marine Terminal (NNMT). The solicitation is open and currently accepting proposals. The response deadline is June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM.