IFB Purchase of Forklift - Minimum 10,000 lb. Rated Capacity Follow Solicitation

In accordance with Texas Government Code 2156.063, the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to furnish one (1) new current-production sit-down, counterbalanced forklift truck meeting or exceeding the following minimum requirements.

The unit shall be designed for outdoor industrial material handling applications and shall be complete with all standard equipment required for safe and reliable operation.

Minimum Performance Requirements

• Type: Sit-down, counterbalanced forklift
• Rated Capacity: Minimum 10,000 lbs at a 24-inch load center
• Lift Height: Minimum 171 inches
• Mast Type: Triple-stage (triplex) mast
• Overall Width: Maximum 96 inches
• Overall Length (tip of forks to rear of counterweight): Maximum 220 inches
• Overall Height (mast lowered): Maximum 96 inches
• Fork Length: 96 inches (8 feet)
• Fork Width: Maximum 8 inches
• Fork Capacity: Rated equal to or greater than the forklift's rated lifting capacity

Carriage and Hydraulic System

The forklift shall be equipped with:

• Hydraulic side-shifting carriage
• Hydraulic fork positioning capability
• Hydraulic controls designed for smooth and precise operation
• Lift and tilt capacities appropriate for the rated load capacity

Engine and Powertrain

• Diesel-powered engine
• Engine shall meet all applicable federal and state emissions requirements at the time of manufacture
• Minimum 2-speed powershift transmission
• Loaded travel speed of at least 10 mph.

Electrical System

- Minimum 12-volt electrical system

Tires and Wheels

• Dual front drive tires
• Solid pneumatic tires rated for outdoor industrial use, or equivalent heavy-duty industrial tire configuration suitable for the intended application.

Operator Compartment

• Open operator station
• Overhead guard with weather-resistant roof or hard-cover protection
• Adjustable suspension seat.
• Retractable seat belt
• Operator presence system that disables, limits, or interlocks travel, hydraulic functions, transmission functions, or equivalent safety systems when the operator leaves the seat.

Lighting and Safety Equipment

• Minimum two LED forward-facing work lights
• Minimum one rear-facing LED work light
• Rear backup alarm
• Exterior mirrors
• Mounted fire extinguisher

Documentation

Vendor shall provide:

• Operator's Manual
• Equipment brochure or product literature
• Complete Manufacturer specification sheet.
• Maintenance/Service Manual
• Parts Manual or electronic parts access
• Pre-delivery inspection documentation
• Proposed make and model number
• Forklift dimensional drawing showing compliance with required dimensions
• Warranty documentation

Warranty

The forklift shall be covered by the manufacturer's standard commercial warranty. Vendor shall state warranty terms in its response.

Vender shall provide warranty and repair service through an authorized sales and service center with mobile repair within 50 miles of Austin Texas.

Optional Accessories and Features

The Agency may elect to purchase any or all of the following options at the time of award. Vendors shall provide separate pricing for each option.

• Safety Lighting Package
• Cab Guarding
• Load Scale System
• Camera System
• Passenger/Rider Seat
• Telematics System
• Fleet Management System
• Tool Storage
• Operator Cooling Fan

Vendor shall submit electronic Responses via the Texas Facilities Commission's eProcurement Portal hosted by OpenGov at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tfctexas

Respondents are required to register for an account via the Texas Facilities Commission's eProcurement Portal hosted by OpenGov.

Bid Submission shall include the following:

• *IFB Bid Form* (signed), with lump-sum price and unit prices (if requested).
• Warranty terms: Vendor must list standard factory warranty terms that are included and any costs and terms for extended warranty available from the factory.
• Vendor shall provide extended warranty option on bid form.
• Addenda acknowledgment (if issued).

The Texas Facilities Commission's eProcurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections.

Schedule

• IFB Issue Date: 10/14/2026
• Deadline for questions, substitution request and approved equals: 10/27/2026
• TFC Response to questions, substitution request and approved equals: 11/05/2026
• Bids Due: 11/13/2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Liquidated Damages: **$250.00 per calendar day for late delivery.**

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to award in the best interest of the state.