Two 5,000 Lb. Forklifts

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is seeking proposals for the supply of two 5,000-pound forklifts, with a response deadline of February 19, 2025. This procurement is a one-time contract open to vendors across all New York State counties, with the contract value estimated between $60,000 and $100,000. The solicitation is posted on the NFTA’s new electronic procurement portal, Bonfire, which was launched in August 2022 to facilitate vendor registration, bid submissions, and notifications for formal procurement opportunities. Interested vendors, including those previously registered, can access the solicitation documents and submit responses through the portal. The contract does not specify any set-aside categories for minority-owned, women-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, indicating an open competitive process. The project is organized under NAICS code 333924, which pertains to industrial truck, trailer, and stacker equipment manufacturing. The designated contact for this procurement is Katrena McCoy, the NFTA Procurement Official, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. The procurement aims to enhance the NFTA’s operational capabilities by acquiring reliable forklifts, with the opportunity to participate available to qualified vendors across New York State.