SMZ PL ECO 3 Lifter

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is soliciting bids for a Schrauwen Machinebouw Zundert (SMZ) PL ECO 3 High Clearance Lifter to be used for bare root seedling harvesting at the Forest Regeneration Center in Goldsby, Oklahoma. The required equipment must feature a dual phase root shaking system with three shaker bars, a Hardox blade with movable combs and grates, and a combination of manual front and hydraulic rear adjustable wheels. Technical specifications require the lifter to be compatible with a minimum 95 HP tractor and include a 3-point mount, a Walterscheid PTO shaft, and a robust gear box central drive. The assembled equipment must be delivered no later than March 1, 2027, with a multi-year warranty covering the entire machine. Bidders must submit a firm, fixed price that includes all shipping, packaging, and handling fees, as deliveries are required to be free on-board at the customer's destination. Evaluation criteria include the ability to meet or exceed technical specifications, financial responsibility verified through three years of audited financial statements and tax returns, and a successful track record demonstrated by three business references. Awarded suppliers must comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act, the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, and E-Verify registration. Payment terms are set at net 45 days following the customer's final inspection and acceptance of the product at the destination.