*Rebid* Forklifts - LDAF

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued solicitation 3000026690 for the procurement of a counterbalanced sit-down electric rider lift truck with a 3,000 lb. capacity for the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The state is seeking a Yale Model ERP030VT or an approved equal, requiring specific technical features including a Class II hook type integral sideshift carriage and standard taper forks measuring 42 inches long by 1.6 inches thick by 3.9 inches wide. Bids must be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, and the award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All products must be new and in current model packaging, with delivery required F.O.B. Destination to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods, with a total term not to exceed 36 months. Payment terms are set at 30 days following the receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery. Contractors must comply with various state and federal regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Additionally, bidders must be registered in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars and must certify that their pricing was determined without collusion. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience or cause with 30 days written notice.