FORKLIFT

The Corporation of the Town of Georgina is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of one four-wheel drive, rough service forklift designed for indoor and outdoor use, including operation in snow-covered conditions and on unmaintained or gravel surfaces. The equipment must be delivered in operational condition to the Town's Fleet Services Yard in Georgina, Ontario, and must be free of dealer markings or transfers. As part of the deliverables, the vendor is required to provide a minimum of four hours of safety and operational training for both Town operators and Fleet Services mechanics, with all training for seven staff members to be completed within 30 calendar days of delivery. The contract will be awarded to the respondent achieving the highest combined technical and financial score. The evaluation process begins with a pass/fail compliance stage, followed by a technical evaluation where respondents must score at least 70 percent to proceed. Technical scoring is based on company introduction, references, specification confirmation, detailed drawings, service capabilities, warranty, and a Gantt chart. Financial bids must be submitted in Canadian funds and include all insurance, customs, and carriage costs. Payment terms are net 30 days from the receipt of a detailed invoice referencing the purchase order number and showing HST separately.