City of Columbus #RFQ033801

Propane Forklift for City of Columbus Compost Facility

The City of Columbus is seeking one propane-powered forklift for indoor and outdoor use at its compost facility. - Government buyer: City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities; Division of Water Reclamation; requesting department: Water and Power – Compost. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer or vendor is explicitly named. CG20SC is the specified reference model, with equivalent equipment accepted. - Equipment requested: One new, unused, stand-up, liquid-propane forklift with 4,000-pound capacity, 24-inch load center, three-stage mast, minimum fork height of 185 inches, maximum lowered height of 86 inches, and integral side shifter. - Required features include 6,500–7,000-pound service weight, pneumatic tires, 35–42-inch forks, minimum mast tilt of 5 degrees forward and 6 degrees backward, foot-operated service brake, low-fuel warning light, swing-out/down fuel cradle, LED front and rear work lights, and backup alarm. - Include an operator’s manual and printed or digital parts and repair manual. - Services and warranty: Provide operator training for 8–10 City personnel and a minimum one-year full-machine warranty at no additional charge. - Delivery and readiness: Deliver to the City’s Compost Facility in Lockbourne, Ohio. Equipment must arrive with fluids filled, required manufacturer pre-delivery service and inspections completed, and written certification of actual tare weight. The bidder is responsible for transportation and insurance through final acceptance.

Description

The City of Columbus is seeking informal bids for one new, unused indoor and outdoor forklift for its compost facility. The forklift must meet the specifications in the attached document, including liquid propane power, 4,000-pound capacity, a three-stage mast, and an integral side shifter. The purchase includes operator training for 8–10 City of Columbus personnel, an operator’s manual, and a parts and repair manual. Delivery is to the Compost Facility at 7000 Jackson Pike, and the bid must include a minimum one-year full machine warranty.

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