2310--Flatbed Cart

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Electric Flatbed Cart
Salt Lake City VA Medical Center (VAMC), Utah

BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK
(This is for information Only)
IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off this posting.
The Salt Lake City VAMC is looking to purchase one electric flat bed cart. The cart needs to have an AC Motor with at least 6.0 hp, Integrated charging cable, Tires with a minimum B load gauge, taillights, battery gauge, horn, back-up alarm, and intergraded Deadman switch . A flat bed with removable siding or gates is required for transferring large amounts of cargo, and ease of unloading. Minimum 2-year warranty to start upon receipt of cart. Electric carts should seat no more than one (1) employee. Max Speed: 10 MPH. Minimum load compacity: 1,400 lbs. A bright color such as yellow or orange is requested for high visibility while driving both inside and outside the facility.
Salient Characteristics:

MOTOR: 48-volt AC Motor
OUTPUT RATING: 6.0 hp (5.0 kW)
MOTOR CONTROL UNIT: motor controller unit meeting industry standards.
BATTERIES: Standard: Six 8-volt batteries.
CHARGER: Intergraded in the Cart
OVERALL LENGTH: Not to exceed 80 inches. Critical due to driving in George E. Wahlen Tunnel System
OVERALL WIDTH: Not to exceed 30. Critical for navigating through doorways.
MAXIMUM FORWARD SPEED: 10 MPH
MAXIMUM TURNING RADIUS 6 ft This is required as vehicle will for most of the time, be committed to driving in VA Medical Center tunnels.
MAX PAYLOAD 1400lbs
Traction Voltage: 36 Volt DC
Battery Type: 210 amp-hour, 6 Volt, Lead Acid.
Includes DC charging system that can connect to a standard household 15 Amp electrical circuit.

The product will be delivered to the following location:

Salt Lake City VA Health Care System
500 Foothill Blvd.,
Salt Lake City, Utah 84148

Please communicate via e-mail to Charles.Morton@va.gov by 10:00 MST on April 29, 2025, as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work.

If interested, please provide the following:

Provide company s capability statement describing ability to provide equipment that meets or conforms to the salient characteristics listed above *include specification or brochure documents for confirmation of equivalent products*

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