Hawaii eProcurement Portal #IFB D27-023

Hawaii DOE Solicits Freezer Forklifts and Manual Pallet Jacks for School Food Services

This opportunity from the Hawaii State Department of Education, School Food Services Branch, seeks bids for freezer forklifts and manual pallet jacks to support school food operations on Oahu. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii State Department of Education, School Food Services Branch - Procurement and Contracts Branch - OEMs and Reference Models: - Yale (NR035EC freezer forklift) - Raymond (7500 Dockstance Reach-Fork freezer forklift) - Toyota (HPT28U manual pallet jack) - Blue Giant (EPT-55 manual pallet jack) - Products Requested: - 2 freezer forklifts - Minimum 3,000 lb capacity - 144-inch lift height - Freezer-rated components - Electric 36V or 48V battery system (battery and charger included) - OSHA and ANSI safety features - 4 manual pallet jacks - Minimum 5,000 lb capacity - 48-inch fork length, 27-inch fork width - Heavy-duty steel construction, ergonomic handle, polyurethane wheels - Manufacturer safety labeling - Services Requested: - On-site operator training for freezer forklifts (2 sessions) - Covers controls, safety, pre-operation inspection, load handling, battery charging, emergency procedures, OSHA requirements, freezer operation - Basic operation and safety training for manual pallet jacks (4 sessions) - Provided upon delivery at no additional cost - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must be new, unused, and current-production - Delivery to Hawaii DOE Regional Kitchen in Wahiawa, Oahu - Contractor must have office and service facility on Oahu with manufacturer-trained technicians and parts inventory - Manufacturer's standard warranty required - All bids must be submitted electronically via HIePRO - No specific OEM mandated; "or equal" models accepted if compliant with specifications - Notable: Reference models are provided for guidance, but alternatives meeting specifications are allowed.

Description

The Hawaii State Department of Education is soliciting bids to furnish and deliver freezer forklifts and manual pallet jacks for the School Food Services Branch. The equipment must be new, unused, and current-production, including all standard safety features and accessories. Training for up to seven state-designated individuals on the operation and safety of the equipment is required at no additional cost. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Hawaii eProcurement System (HIePRO) by September 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM Hawaii-Aleutian Time.

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