Crown internal combustion pneumatic- tire forklift

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry is soliciting bids for the procurement of one new Crown internal combustion pneumatic-tire forklift, model CG25E-7LP, to be used at the Buckeye State Tree Nursery in Zanesville, Ohio. The required equipment must feature a 5,000 lb capacity, HMC 2.4L LPG engine, a three-stage free lift mast with a 189 inch height, and solid soft ride pneumatic tires. Additionally, the forklift must be equipped with a 3-way valve and a Cascade hang-on side shifter. Delivery is required by September 21, 2026, under F.O.B. Destination terms, with the contractor bearing the cost of freight. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific preferences applied for Buy American, Buy Ohio, and certified veteran-friendly businesses according to Ohio Administrative Code 123:5-1-06. All proposals must be submitted through the OhioBuys procurement platform. Selected contractors must adhere to the State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions, which include requirements for drug-free workplaces, cybersecurity alignment with NIST frameworks, and the submission of an Affirmation and Disclosure Form regarding offshore services. Invoices must be submitted directly to Financial Shared Services and include the Origin-DNR-N18 identifier and the assigned purchase order number.