The School District of Pickens County issued a Request for Quote (IFB 122‑17‑3‑3) to procure a single Yale GP050MX lift truck (5,000 lb nominal capacity, Class V) for its Career and Technology Center. The solicitation required the vendor to deliver the equipment FOB destination, include a 12‑month/2,000‑hour manufacturer warranty plus a 36‑month/6,000‑hour power‑train warranty, and provide operator training. The district evaluated bids on a lowest‑price basis, with a mandatory 90‑day bid‑open period. Carolina Industrial Trucks was awarded the contract on March 15, 2023.
• Scope: One new Yale GP050MX lift truck, delivery, training, and warranties.
• Procurement method: Open competition RFQ with unit‑price evaluation.
• Key dates: Questions due 2/15/2023, bid deadline 3/3/2023, award effective 3/15/2023.
• Requirements: Insurance (CGL $1 M, auto $1 M, workers’ comp), compliance with SC drug‑free workplace act, Iran divestment, and other certifications.