Combination Forklift-Austin District

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the procurement of an 8,000 lb. capacity multi-directional combination forklift powered by liquid propane gas (LPG) for the Austin District. Governed by Specification 560-75-25, the equipment must be new, suitable for indoor and outdoor warehouse use, and compliant with federal and Texas safety standards. The forklift must include a fully enclosed cab, with several available options including non-marking tires, amber strobe lights, hi-vis seat belts with interlock, fork extensions, and a fire extinguisher. Delivery is required at the TxDOT Austin District office, and vendors must include all freight charges in their unit pricing. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit their responses via the Euna Procurement system by January 9, 2026. Required documentation includes a fully completed Data Sheet Schedule in Excel format, proof of OEM authorized dealer or distributor status, and a list of authorized servicing dealers within Texas. Bidders must also provide a signed Execution of Bid, a Texas Family Code Schedule, and a Certificate of Insurance using TxDOT Form 1950, which requires original ink signatures and specific endorsements for Waiver of Subrogation and Additional Insured status. Failure to use official TxDOT forms or providing vague references such as see attached specs in place of completed data fields will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.