Forklift - LP Fuel 5000 lbs.

The City of Greensboro is soliciting bids under solicitation number 12454 to procure one new, latest-model 5,000 lb. LP-fueled forklift. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price acquisition with a response deadline of August 14, 2026. The required equipment must feature a 185-inch lift height, 72-inch forks, side-shift capability, and specific safety installations including ROPS/FOPS, a seat belt interlock, and an ignition-controlled amber LED strobe light. A vendor quotation from Tri-Lift Industries for a Clark GTS25 model is valued at $37,119.00. Key contractual obligations include delivery within 45 days of award and the provision of a five-year or 10,000-hour full warranty. To ensure ongoing support, the successful bidder must maintain a full-service facility within 30 miles of the Greensboro Coliseum. Additionally, the vendor is required to provide factory-trained personnel for staff training and may be required to support a 40-hour equipment demonstration under actual working conditions. All bids must be submitted electronically via the GePS portal, and the final product must be delivered to 1921 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC.