Opportunity
Port of Long Beach PlanetBids #146398
Electric Forklifts and EV Chargers Procurement for LBCT Zero Emissions Project
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
146398
NAICS
423860
This opportunity is for the supply and commissioning of electric-powered forklifts and EV chargers to support the Long Beach Container Terminal's Zero Emissions Project. - Government Buyer: - Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), Environmental Planning - Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners - Products Requested: - Thirteen (13) electric forklifts, 6,000 lbs capacity - Six (6) electric forklifts, 8,000 lbs capacity - One (1) electric forklift, 8,000 lbs capacity, without rotator - Twenty (20) electric vehicle chargers (480V, fast charge, minimum 50 kW) - Services Requested: - Turnkey procurement, delivery, commissioning, and configuration - OEM-certified on-site training for operators and mechanics (day/night shifts) - Comprehensive technical documentation (digital manuals, parts catalogs) - Perpetual enterprise-wide license for telematics and diagnostic monitoring software - Warranty services: up to 7 years/14,000 hours for batteries, 5 years for chargers, 3 years/6,000 hours for powertrain, 2 years/4,000 hours for vehicles - Maintenance and support agreements, including hardware, preventative maintenance, spare parts exchange, logistics, and software updates - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must use lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries - Robust safety and ergonomic features - 10% letter of credit required during warranty period - Compliance with state grant funding, safety, and reporting requirements - Guaranteed 24-hour service response and on-site repairs by certified technicians - Train-the-trainer strategy for user groups - California sales and use taxes included - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to qualified suppliers meeting technical and operational criteria.
Description
LBCT intends to procure a Supplier to furnish electric-powered small and medium forklifts (EV forklifts) and electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the LBCT Zero Emissions Project. The project aims to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission terminal equipment, advance zero-emission technology for demanding duty cycles, maximize on-terminal efficiencies, and upgrade the operational fleet with modern, efficient, and ergonomically designed vehicles meeting LBCT's performance and safety standards. LBCT anticipates procuring twenty (20) electric-powered small and medium forklifts and twenty (20) EV chargers, with potential for additional units based on performance and operational needs. The procurement includes turnkey services from equipment sourcing through final delivery and commissioning, including configuration, warranty, and ongoing support.