Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026665

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry requests bids for electric forklifts and accessories

This opportunity is for the procurement of electric forklifts for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Food Distribution Warehouse in Baton Rouge. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) - State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - Yale (referenced OEM for forklifts) - Equivalent brands/models permitted if they meet or exceed specifications - Products Requested: - 2 counterbalanced sit-down electric rider lift trucks (forklifts), 3,000 lb. capacity - Model: Yale ERP030VT or approved equal - Key features: 36-volt powertrain, UL Type E, 21.5" battery compartment, cooler/freezer package (-20°F to +120°F), 3-stage full free lift mast (187" max lift height), sideshift carriage, 42" forks, pneumatic solid tires, LED work lights, audible alarms, telematics (Yale Vision Wireless Monitoring or approved equal) - 36-volt, 3-phase battery charger (compatible with 208/240/480 VAC input, up to 700 amp-hours) - 680AH lead acid battery (or approved equal), 5-year warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All-or-none award to lowest responsive, responsible bidder - Detailed technical specifications for forklifts, battery, charger, and telemetry - Warranty: 12 months/2,000 hours (general), 36 months/6,000 hours (powertrain), 5 years (battery) - Delivery to LDAF facility in Baton Rouge, LA - Bidders may propose equivalent brands/models; must be registered in LaGov system for online bid submission - Attachments provide full specifications and bidding instructions

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 features such as key switch start, cooler/freezer package, and specific battery and mast configurations. The procurement includes detailed specifications, special terms and conditions, and online bidding instructions. Bidders must submit their responses by September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

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