Forklift Rental

The West Virginia National Guard Special Projects is requiring a Forklift Rental Contract to replace the current contract that is expiring after five years of service. The contract requires three propane/dual fuel forklifts with specific characteristics, including a capacity of 6,000 lb, power type, tire type, and minimum fork height. The contractor will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, including repairs, and providing a 24-hour turnaround in response time and/or replacement of down vehicles. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) offer. Key characteristics of the forklifts include: • Capacity at rated load center: 6,000 lb • Capacity at load center – distance: 24 in • Power: Propane or Dual • Tire type: Solid with tread • Wheels (x=driven): 2x • Minimum fork height – with standard mast: 215 in • Free fork height – with standard mast: 5.7 in • Fork dimensions – length x width x thickness: 1.8x42.0x4.9 in • Fork spacing, out-to-out minimum / maximum: 9.8/39.4 in • Tilt, forward / backward: 6 degrees • Length to fork face: 107 in • Overall width with standard tires: 50.2 in • Overall width with optional duals: 67.5 in • Height with lowered mast: 85.5 in • Seat height: 46.7 in • Height to top of overhead guard: 83.7 in • Height with extended mast: 178.5 in • Minimum outside turning radius: 93.7 in • Weight Empty: 9,400 lb • Axle load with rated load, front / rear (est.): 13,790 lb • Axle load without load, front / rear (est.): 3,860 lb • Ground clearance at lowest point of mast: 5.4 in • Ground clearance at center of wheelbase: 7.4 in • Service brakes: Foot operated, hydraulic • Parking brakes: Hand, mechanical