Stabbert Marine & Industrial – Zero Emission Forklifts Purchase

Stabbert Marine & Industrial (SMI) is soliciting proposals for the purchase of three zero-emission, battery-electric forklifts for its shipyard at the Port of Anacortes, Washington. The requirement consists of one unit with a maximum 35,000 lb. rated lifting capacity using semi-solid tires, and two units with 10,000 lb. rated lifting capacities using pneumatic tires. All three units must be awarded to a single supplier and must be fully battery-electric, compatible with a generic Level 2 charger, and manufactured in the United States in accordance with Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements. The scope of work is limited to equipment purchase, with on-site activities restricted to delivery, setup, testing, and training. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror providing the best overall value, determined by a weighted scoring system: delivery timeline (35%), technical merit (30%), price (20%), warranty, service, and training (10%), and vendor experience (5%). Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes—Technical and Price—by December 11, 2026. Key compliance requirements include certifications against the use of equipment from covered nations, specifically the People's Republic of China, and adherence to DBE subcontractor reporting. The target purchase order date is January 2027, with a final delivery and acceptance deadline of June 30, 2028.