RFP 2026-31-VPA Medium Duty and Heavy Duty Electric Forklifts

The Virginia Port Authority is seeking qualified offerors to provide up to sixteen new battery electric Medium Duty Forklifts and up to four new battery electric Heavy Duty Forklifts for use at Norfolk International Terminals and/or Richmond Marine Terminal. This solicitation, identified as RFP-120798 and titled RFP 2026-31-VPA Medium Duty and Heavy Duty Electric Forklifts, was posted on May 21, 2026, with proposals due by June 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM EDT. The procurement is conducted under NAICS code 423860 and is intended to support the modernization and sustainability goals of the port’s operations through the adoption of zero-emission material handling equipment. All equipment must be new, fully electric, and capable of meeting the operational demands of the terminals. The place of performance is designated as Norfolk and/or Richmond, Virginia, and the Virginia Port Authority will evaluate proposals through competitive negotiations. William Cartwright of the Virginia Port Authority serves as the point of contact for the solicitation and can be reached via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Interested parties must submit responses through the secure vendor portal linked in the solicitation details. The procurement does not specify any set-aside for small or disadvantaged businesses, and all offerors are encouraged to demonstrate technical capability, product reliability, warranty terms, service support, training, and total cost of ownership. The authority reserves the right to award one or more contracts based on the evaluation of submitted proposals, prioritizing operational efficiency, environmental performance, and long-term value.