Opportunity
Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026605
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Electric Forklift Procurement (Yale ERP030VT or Equivalent)
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
October 15, 2026
Identifier
3000026605
NAICS
423830
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry is seeking bids for electric forklifts for its Food Distribution Warehouse in Baton Rouge. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement - Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry - OEMs and Vendors: - Yale (OEM for ERP030VT forklift) - Approved equal brands/models may be proposed if they meet all specifications - Products Requested: - 2 counterbalanced sit-down electric rider lift trucks (Yale ERP030VT or equivalent) - 3,000 lb. capacity - Cooler/freezer package for operation between -20°F and +120°F - 36-volt powertrain, UL Classification Type E - 21.5" battery compartment with auxiliary counterweight space - Battery removal without rollers - 3-stage full free lift mast (187" max lift height) - Pneumatic shaped solid tires - Yale Vision wireless monitoring telemetry or equivalent - Battery charger (36-volt, 3-phase, 700AH) - Lead acid battery (680AH/23.6KWH, 5-year warranty) - EZF watering system, direct fill link, battery smart water monitor - Lights, alarms, and safety features - 12-month/2,000-hour manufacturer warranty; 36-month/6,000-hour powertrain warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors may propose alternative brands/models if all technical specifications are met - All-or-none award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Delivery to Baton Rouge facility - Louisiana and U.S. product preferences - Mandatory inclusion of all required documents and pricing sheets - Vendors must be registered in LaGov system to submit bids online
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of forklifts for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). The forklifts specified are counterbalanced sit-down electric rider lift trucks with a 3,000 lb. capacity, including various features such as key switch start, cooler/freezer package, and specific battery and mast specifications. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The response deadline is October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.