Opportunity
Hawaii eProcurement Portal #B27000278
Solicitation for Freezer Forklifts and Manual Pallet Jacks for Hawaii DOE
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
B27000278
NAICS
423740, 423440
This opportunity from the Hawaii State Department of Education, School Food Services Branch, seeks bids for freezer forklifts and manual pallet jacks for use in school food services operations. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii State Department of Education, School Food Services Branch - Procurement and Contracts Branch - Equipment Requested: - Group A: Freezer Forklifts (2 units) - Minimum 3,000 lb capacity - 144-inch lift height - Freezer-rated components - Electric 36V or 48V battery system (battery and charger included) - Safety features per OSHA and ANSI standards - Reference models: Yale NR035EC, Raymond 7500 Dockstance Reach-Fork, or equal - Group B: Manual Pallet Jacks (4 units) - Minimum 5,000 lb capacity - 48-inch fork length, 27-inch fork width - Heavy-duty steel construction - Ergonomic handle, polyurethane wheels - Manufacturer safety labeling - Reference models: Toyota HPT28U, Blue Giant EPT-55, or equal - Services Required: - On-site operator training for freezer forklifts (2 sessions) - Covers controls, safety, inspection, load handling, battery charging, emergency procedures, OSHA requirements, freezer operation - Basic operation and safety training for manual pallet jacks (4 sessions) - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be new, unused, and current-production - Offerors must be manufacturers or authorized distributors/resellers (documentation required) - Office and service/repair facility with manufacturer-trained technicians must be located on Oahu - Manufacturer's standard new-equipment warranty covering parts and labor - Delivery required within 180 days to the Hawaii DOE Regional Kitchen in Wahiawa, HI
Description
This solicitation is for furnishing and delivering freezer forklifts and manual pallet jacks for the Hawaii State Department of Education School Food Services Branch. The equipment must be new, unused, current-production, fully operational, and free from defects. The solicitation requires electronic submission via the Hawaii eProcurement System (HIePRO) by September 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM HST. The buyer contact is Wendy Ebisui for questions regarding the solicitation.