Engineering Warehouse Forklifts
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW ENGINEER/WAREHOUSE BUILDING, VAMC, JEFFERSON BARRACKS DIVISION, ST. LOUIS, MO
Description
The St. Louis VAMC in support of the Jefferson Barracks Major Projects is seeking information to determine availability of vendors who offer forklift equipment for the new Engineer/Warehouse at the VA Jefferson Barracks Campus.
This is a request for information only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a promise to issue in RFQ/RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the VA is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Interested Contractors are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP/RFQ, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website or the GSA eBuy website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
Background
The St. Louis VAMC is seeking forklifts for the recently constructed Engineering Warehouse Building at the Jefferson Barracks Campus.
Requested Information
What manufacturers/authorized dealers can provide all the equipment listed?
Are manufacturers/authorized dealers a current GSA schedule holder; if so, identify GS Schedule and expiration date.
What is the socio-economic status of the proposed vendors?
Responses
Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI to Stacy Fratzel and Mike Crader via email at stacy.fratzel@va.gov and michael.crader@va.gov.
Interested parties shall provide, at a minimum, the following information:
Name
Mailing Address
Phone/Fax Number
Email
Designated Point of Contact
Socio-economic status
Capability Statement to include DUNS #.
Questions
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted by email to the Contracting Officers at stacy.fratzel@va.gov and michael.crader@va.gov.
Summary
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The VA has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.
SCOPE OF WORK
for
Forklifts for VA Jefferson Barracks Campus, St. Louis, Missouri
Product Specifications and Quantities:
The VA St. Louis Health Care System (Jefferson Barracks Division) needs to purchase the following items:
A. Schedule of Items:
FORKLIFT
MANUFACTURER: Hyundai
MODEL: 15BCS-9
REQUIREMENTS:
Brand name or equal
3000 lb. capacity @ 24 load center
Power Steering, full suspension floor
LED head lights
Back up alarm
LCD monitor, operator presence sensing system (OPSS)
Self-leveling forks
Weight monitor built to mast
Options included:
Mast:
3 stage free mast
198 MFH,
39 free lift 86 OALH
6 degree forward / 6 degree backward tilt
Forks: 42 or 48
Drive Tires:
Single cushion Drive
Dual Cushion Steer
Hydraulic Control: 3rd spool valve with lever
Carriages with backrest
Hydraulic internal hosing for 3rd valve for 3 stage full free Mast 9 series
Side shifter
Industrial Battery
Includes watering system, fill kit and blinkie light
Industrial Charger
2019 Model
Warranty: 3 year / 4000 hour full warranty
Quantity: 3 (three)
B. Additional Requirements:
New and Unused: All goods shall be new, unused, produced from current production components, and shall be delivered ready for use.
Shipping: All shipping and handling charges shall be paid by the contractor.
Performance of Work on Government Premises: Current rules and regulations applicable to the premises where the work will be performed shall apply to the contractor and its employees while working on the premised. These regulations include but are not limited to: presenting valid identification for entrance, smoking restriction and any safety procedures as outlined in the site regulations.
The contractor must arrange delivery to the Engineering Warehouse with the VA point of contact within 30 (thirty) days of contract award.
DISCLAIMER
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Stacy Fratzel
stacy.fratzel@va.gov
and
Mike Crader
michael.crader@va.gov
Contracting Officer
