The State of Illinois is soliciting bids for the purchase of a 5000-ton capacity IC engine propane forklift. The forklift should have pneumatic tires, LP gas powered UL type LP rating, and a 3-stage mast with full free lift. The forklift should also have a system of active stability, active control rear stabilizer, and an active mast function controller. The forklift should be equipped with a 3-way catalytic muffler system and conform to current Federal EPA and California ARB regulations. The contract term is from 04/30/2026 to 06/30/2026. Key features and requirements of the forklift include: • Maximum fork height of 187.0 inches • Minimum overall lowered height of 89.0 inches • Minimum overhead guard height of 85.50 inches • Free lift of 41.2 inches with standard load backrest • Lifting capacity of minimum 5,000 lbs actual lifting capacity • Tilt of minimum 6 degrees forward and 6 degrees backward • Carriage of minimum ITA hook type 42 inches • Forks of minimum 48 inches x 5 inches x 1.8 inches - Class III • Load backrest of minimum 48 inches high • Attachments of integral sideshift • Transmission of automatic transmission • Steering of load sensing hydrostatic power steering with tilt steering column The State of Illinois reserves the right to reject all bids, to reject individual bids for failure to meet any requirement, to award by item, part or portion of an item, group of items, or total, and to waive minor defects.