Opportunity
Inland Empire Utilities Agency PlanetBids #RFQ-VC-26-003
IEUA Solicits Bids for Electric Narrow Aisle Articulated Forklift
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
RFQ-VC-26-003
NAICS
423830
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is seeking bids for a new electric narrow aisle articulated forklift for warehouse operations at its Regional Plant No. 5. - Government Buyer: - Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Contracts & Procurement office - Contact: Veronica Cordova, Contracts Administrator II - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) new, unused electric seated rider very narrow aisle articulated lift truck (forklift) - Minimum 4,400 lbs. capacity at 24-inch load center - 48 Volt AC drive and lift system - Articulating front end greater than 195 degrees - Lifting heights from 164 to 591 inches - Triplex (3-stage) mast, fully lowered height 119 inches, 250-inch mast - 37.5-inch long forks, 49-inch tall load backrest - 750 amp hour battery with single point water system and low water LED indicator - Matching 480v/3ph input charger rated for single shift operation - Suspension seat, side-shifting and tilting fork carriage - Reverse travel alarm, amber strobe light, LED work lights - Robust safety and ergonomic features - Compliant with ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2020 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 - Sales tax (8.75%) and shipping to zip code 91761 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Forklift must be new and unused - Must meet detailed technical and safety specifications - Delivery lead time to be specified by vendor - Warranty and extended warranty terms to be provided in bid - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to all qualified manufacturers and vendors able to meet the requirements.
Description
This solicitation is for the purchase of one new and unused forklift that meets specified requirements. The forklift must be an electric seated rider very narrow aisle articulated lift truck with a minimum rate capacity of 4,400 lbs. at 24 load center and lifting heights from 164 to 591 inches. The bid includes line items for the forklift, sales tax, and shipping to zip code 91761. Responses must be submitted electronically by June 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM.