RFP EPA (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) FORKLIFT EQUIPMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Stockton Port District
Stockton, California
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
Inflation Reduction Act - Clean Ports Program
Grant No. 97T26701
FORKLIFT EQUIPMENT
Issued: November 5, 2026
Submittal Deadline: 3:00 PM PST, December 8, 2026
Stockton Port District
Finance Department
315 Fyffe Avenue
Stockton, CA 95203
Attn: Janice Dias, Procurement Officer
i
STOCKTON PORT DISTRICT FORKLIFT EQUIPMENT RFP
EPA FEDERAL GRANT NO. 97T26701

STOCKTON PORT DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... i
I. ABOUT THE PORT........................................................................................................ 1
II. PROJECT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 1
III. SPECIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 2
A. 10,000 lb. Capacity Forklift ........................................................................................... 2
B. 28,000 lb. Capacity Forklift ........................................................................................... 3
C. 36,000 lb. Capacity Forklift ........................................................................................... 4
D. 66,000 lb. Capacity Forklift ........................................................................................... 5
WARRANTIES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNICAL TRAINING, AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT
(Applicable to All Forklift Sizes) ................................................................................................... 6
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................. 7
IV. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 8
MANDATORY SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 8
V. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION .............................................................................................10
VI. SELECTION PROCESS ..................................................................................................10
VII. SELECTION TIMELINE & SCHEDULE ...............................................................................12
VIII. GENERAL CONDITIONS ...............................................................................................13
IX. QUESTIONS ...............................................................................................................15
X. APPENDICES ..............................................................................................................16
APPENDIX A: Respondent Questionnaire
APPENDIX B: Stockton Port District Services Agreement & Minimum Insurance Requirements
APPENDIX C: Federal Disclosures and Forms
APPENDIX D: BABA Manufacturer Declaration Form
APPENDIX E: Country of Origin and Component Content Form
APPENDIX F: Federal Requirements - BABA
APPENDIX G: Federal Requirements - FHWA 1273
APPENDIX H: Federal Requirements - 2 CFR Part 200
APPENDIX I: EPA Grant Award No. 97T26701
APPENDIX J: TWIC Information Sheet
i
STOCKTON PORT DISTRICT FORKLIFT EQUIPMENT RFP
EPA FEDERAL GRANT NO. 97T26701

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
STOCKTON PORT DISTRICT
FORKLIFT EQUIPMENT
I. ABOUT THE PORT
The Stockton Port District ("District" or "Port") was established under the California Harbors and
Navigation Code, Sections 6200 through 6372. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners
(Board). Four commissioners are appointed by the Stockton District Council and three by the San Joaquin
County Board of Supervisors. The day-to-day administration of District operations is under the direction
of the Port Director who is selected by and serves at the will of the Board. The District's geographical
boundaries are the same as the District of Stockton's, with the exception of an eight-mile long strip
extending one-half mile on either side of the Stockton Ship Channel.
The District is a deep-water seaport located seventy-five miles inland from San Francisco, in the
agricultural heartland of California in San Joaquin County. The District owns and operates docks, transit
sheds, and warehouses, which are used to load and unload cargo from ships, barges, trucks, and railroads,
and to store cargos. Cargos handled by the District include various dry and liquid bulk commodities,
general cargos, and project cargos. Some of the commodities handled at the District include steel
products, rice, cement and slag, sulfur, gypsum, fertilizers, molasses, coal, edible oils, and ammonia. The
District also leases land and warehousing facilities to a number of diverse tenants. District operations are
self-supporting and receive no direct tax subsidies.
II. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Port of Stockton ("Port") is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide forklifts as part of
the Port's EPA Clean Port Grant project.
The District has been awarded federal grant funding by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency under the Inflation Reduction Act for the Clean Ports Program to reduce air pollution at specific
project locations through the deployment of zero-emission equipment and infrastructure. Respondents
shall review Appendix I: Project Description, Administrative Conditions and Programmatic Conditions, to
gain a thorough understanding of what the services entail. The grant award information is listed below.
Awarding Agency: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
o
Grant Project: Clean Ports Program
o
Grant Number: 97T26701
o
Performance Period: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2029
o
The proposed equipment will be funded by the above-mentioned federal grant award. Successful
respondent must follow federal grant requirements set forth in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards ("2 CFR 200"), and FHWA 1273 for performance of these services. Respondents shall thoroughly
review these requirements including allowable costs, per diem, travel, direct and indirect costs, and all
other protocols for providing the services described herein. Further information for 2 CFR 200 and FHWA
1
STOCKTON PORT DISTRICT FORKLIFT EQUIPMENT RFP
EPA FEDERAL GRANT NO. 97T26701

1273 may be found at the following links:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200 and
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/contracts/1273/1273.pdf
III. SPECIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS
The Port of Stockton seeks proposals for the supply of new, battery-electric forklifts in multiple capacity
classes. Proposers may submit responses for one or more forklift classes. All equipment shall be new,
commercially available production models and shall comply with the minimum specifications identified
below. Specifications are organized by forklift rated lifting capacity. All equipment, materials and
associated components must comply with all applicable federal procurement requirements, including
the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions. Cost proposals shall be valid for ninety (90) days.
Through this proposal, the Port seeks to purchase the following number of forklifts:
Equipment Weight Quantity
A 10,000 lb. 7
B 28,000 lb. 7
C 36,000 lb. 4
D 66,000 lb. 2
A. 10,000 lb. Capacity Forklift
Capacity and Performance
* Rated lifting capacity: 10,000 to 10,999 lbs. at a 24-inch load center
* Wheelbase: 70 to 80 inches
* Mast configuration: Two-stage (duplex) mast
* Manufacturer's standard lowered mast height acceptable, provided it is suitable for operation
within Port facilities
* Manufacturer's standard fork lift height and maximum raised mast height
* Must meet or exceed IP68 ingress protection standards
Electrical System
* Low-voltage system: 12V to 24V
* High-voltage traction system: 200V to 700V
* Battery chemistry: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP/LiFePO4) or Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC)
* Minimum battery capacity: 120 kWh
* Battery system may consist of one to four battery packs
* Must support CCS1 DC fast charging
* NACS charging capability or adapter compatibility is preferred
* DC charging input rate: 80 kW minimum, 125 kW maximum
Forks and Attachments
* Hydraulic fork positioners required
* Hydraulic side shift required

* Fork thickness: 2 inches
* Fork width: 5 to 6 inches
* Fork length: 48 to 60 inches
* Lifting eyes required.
Safety and Operator Features
* Open operator compartment
* Rear-view camera required
* Pedestrian warning ground lights required
* Reverse alarm required
* Fire extinguisher with mounted bracket required
* Keyless ignition or code-based starting system preferred
Tires
* Pneumatic or solid rubber tires acceptable
Data Collection
The forklift shall provide, at a minimum:
* Operating hours
* Charging energy received per charging session with quarterly and annual reporting capability
* Daily energy consumption with quarterly and annual reporting capability
B. 28,000 lb. Capacity Forklift
Capacity and Performance
* Rated lifting capacity: 28,000 to 30,000 lbs.
* Load center: 24 to 48 inches
* Wheelbase: 110 to 115 inches
* Two-stage (duplex) mast configuration
* Lowered mast height: 150 to 156 inches
* Maximum fork height: 170 to 180 inches
* Raised mast height shall not exceed 230 inches
* Must meet or exceed IP68 ingress protection standards
Electrical System
* Low-voltage system: 12V to 24V
* High-voltage system: 350V to 700V
* LFP or NMC battery technology
* Minimum battery capacity: 120 kWh
* One to four battery packs acceptable
* CCS1 DC charging required
* NACS capability or adapter compatibility preferred
* Charging rate: 80 to 125 kW
Forks and Attachments
* Hydraulic fork positioners required
* Hydraulic side shift required
* Fork thickness: 2.5 to 3 inches
* Fork width: 7.5 to 10 inches
* Fork length: 96 inches
* Lifting eyes required
* Quick-disconnect attachment interface preferred
* Coil probe attachment, minimum 60 inches, capable of handling loads up to rated capacity

* Bag handling attachment capable of lifting four bags with a combined weight of up to 8 tons
Safety and Operator Features
* Open operator compartment
* Reverse camera required
* Pedestrian warning lights required
* Reverse alarm required
* Mounted ABC fire extinguisher required
* Keyless ignition preferred
Tires
* Solid rubber tires required
Data Collection
* Operating hours.
* Charging kWh received per session
* Daily energy consumption reporting
C. 36,000 lb. Capacity Forklift
Capacity and Performance
* Rated lifting capacity: 33,000 to 36,000 lbs.
* Load center: 24 to 48 inches
* Wheelbase: 115 to 130 inches
* Two-stage (duplex) mast
* Lowered mast height: 150 to 156 inches
* Maximum fork height: 170 to 180 inches
* Raised mast height shall not exceed 230 inches
* Must meet or exceed IP68 ingress protection standards
Electrical System
* Low-voltage system: 12V to 24V
* High-voltage system: 350V to 700V
* LFP or NMC battery technology
* Minimum battery capacity: 120 kWh
* CCS1 DC charging required
* NACS capability or adapter compatibility preferred
* Charging rate: 80 to 125 kW
Forks and Attachments
* Hydraulic fork positioners required
* Hydraulic side shift required
* Fork thickness: 2.5 to 3 inches
* Fork width: 8 to 12 inches
* Fork length: 96 inches
* Lifting eyes required
* Quick-disconnect attachment interface preferred
* Coil probe attachment, minimum 60 inches, capable of handling loads up to rated capacity
* Bag handling attachment capable of lifting four bags with a combined weight of up to 8 tons
Safety and Operator Features
* Open operator compartment
* Reverse camera required
* Pedestrian warning lights required

* Reverse alarm required
* Mounted ABC fire extinguisher required
* Keyless ignition preferred
Tires
* Solid rubber tires required
Data Collection
* Operating hours
* Charging kWh received per session
* Daily energy consumption reporting
D. 66,000 lb. Capacity Forklift
Capacity and Performance
* Rated lifting capacity: 60,000 to 66,000 lbs.
* Load center: 24 to 48 inches
* Wheelbase: 156 to 185 inches
* Two-stage (duplex) mast
* Lowered mast height: 150 to 156 inches
* Maximum fork height: 170 to 180 inches
* Raised mast height shall not exceed 230 inches
* Must meet or exceed IP68 ingress protection standards
Electrical System
* Low-voltage system: 24V
* High-voltage system: 350V to 700V
* LFP or NMC battery technology
* Minimum battery capacity: 120 kWh
* CCS1 DC charging required
* NACS capability or adapter compatibility preferred
* Charging rate: 80 to 125 kW
Forks and Attachments
* Hydraulic fork positioners required
* Hydraulic side shift required
* Fork thickness: 4 to 5 inches
* Fork width: 10 to 12 inches
* Fork length: 96 inches
* Lifting eyes required
* Quick-disconnect attachment interface preferred
* Coil probe attachment, minimum 60 inches, capable of handling loads up to rated capacity
Safety and Operator Features
* Open operator compartment
* Reverse camera required
* Pedestrian warning lights required
* Reverse alarm required
* Mounted ABC fire extinguisher required
* Keyless ignition preferred
Tires
* Pneumatic tires required
Data Collection

* Operating hours.
* Charging kWh received per session
* Daily energy consumption reporting
WARRANTIES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNICAL TRAINING, AND STANDARD
EQUIPMENT (Applicable to All Forklift Sizes)
Minimum Warranty Requirements
The awarded contractor shall provide, at a minimum:
Warranty Coverage Term Hours
Full Machine Coverage 18 Months 2,000 Hours
Powertrain Coverage 36 Months 6,000 Hours
High-Voltage Battery Coverage 84 Months Manufacturer Standard
Coverage shall include:
* Full machine coverage for low-voltage electrical components, steering systems, suspension
systems, hydraulic systems, operator seating, and related components.
* Powertrain coverage for electric drive motors, regenerative braking systems, gearbox/reduction
gears, high-voltage inverters, axles, CV joints, and related drivetrain components.
* High-voltage traction battery warranty for a minimum of eighty-four (84) months.
Minimum Maintenance Requirements
Vendor shall include a two (2) year full-service maintenance and support package for all forklifts furnished
under this proposal, including scheduled preventive maintenance, labor, travel, inspections, software
updates, and all materials necessary to maintain the equipment in accordance with manufacturer
specifications. Maintenance and support package will also include training on basic maintenance of
equipment for Port staff.
Technical Training
Vendor shall provide training for Owner personnel on equipment operation, basic maintenance,
troubleshooting, fault identification, and corrective actions. Training shall include the use of all diagnostic
software, tools, and interfaces required to identify equipment issues and monitor performance. The
bidder shall provide all necessary software licenses, technical manuals, maintenance documentation, and
troubleshooting guides to enable Owner staff to independently perform routine maintenance and
diagnose common equipment problems.
Standard Equipment Required on All Forklifts
All forklifts shall include the following equipment as standard:
* Lighting package and strobe lights
* Electric horn
* Back-up alarm
* Power steering
* Operator access steps and handholds

* Operator display and diagnostic screen
* Manufacturer safety placarding
* Load backrest
* Overhead guard
* Counterweight
* Operator manuals
* Emergency stop (E-Stop)
* Battery disconnect switch
All assumptions and standard equipment requirements above apply regardless of forklift capacity class.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
The District invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the supply of new, battery-electric forklifts
in multiple capacity classes. Proposers may submit responses for one or more forklift classes. This
procurement is funded in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Clean Ports Program,
and is therefore subject to applicable federal procurement requirements in 2 CFR 200.317 - 200.327 and
in FHWA 1273. Accordingly, all equipment, materials and associated components must comply with all
applicable federal procurement requirements, including the Build America, Buy America (BABA)
provisions and Davis Bacon & Related Acts (DBRA) for labor subject to federal prevailing wage
requirements.
Please note: The Port's preference is to award to a vendor offering BABA-compliant equipment.
Accordingly, BABA compliance is considered a material requirement of this solicitation. Nevertheless,
proposers offering equipment that is not BABA-compliant may still submit proposals. Such proposals may
be considered if the Port determines that BABA-compliant equipment is not reasonably available, if no
BABA-compliant proposals are received, or if the Port obtains an applicable EPA waiver or other federal
authorization.
The Port requires any vendor responding to this solicitation to provide the equipment and service(s)
described in the specifications. Experience with public agencies is required. Per Stockton Port District
Administrative Policy 5.4.01, Procurement of Services, third parties that assist the Port with developing
or drafting requirements, statements of work, or solicitation documents must be excluded from
competing for such solicitations.
The selected vendor will work closely with Port staff to advance the project described herein. It is the
responsibility of the selected vendor to provide an appropriate level of staffing, tools, and equipment
necessary to support the contracted services and equipment. The vendor shall maintain the appropriate
licenses and comply with all other license and insurance requirements of the District, City, State, and
Federal governments as applicable. At a minimum, the following qualifications are required for any firm
submitting a response to this solicitation:
1. Respondents assisting with developing or drafting requirements, statements of work, or
solicitation documents shall be excluded from competing for such solicitations, per Stockton Port
District Administrative Policy 5.4.01, Procurement of Services.
2. Respondent shall be regularly and have been continuously engaged in the service(s) for which
they are providing a proposal for a minimum of the past five (5) years.
3. Respondent shall demonstrate successful completion of related services contracts by providing
references and work samples for a minimum of two (2) public agencies and an additional third
reference and work sample from either a public agency or private sector business which were

successfully completed within the last five (5) years. References and work samples shall be listed
on Appendix A, Respondent Questionnaire, and submitted with the solicitation response.
4. Awardee shall possess a valid business license issued by the City of Stockton upon contract start
date. The District shall contact the City of Stockton Permit Center at (209)937-8313 to conduct
Business License verification.
5. Firm shall not be subject to debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and non-
procurement programs, awards, subawards, and contracts. District shall utilize the System for
Award Management (SAM) to confirm firm's eligibility at www.sam.gov.
6. TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential: Various service locations in this
solicitation will be within a TWIC-restricted area and a valid TWIC will be required for any
consultant or sub consultant personnel accessing these sites. While not a submittal
requirement, consultant and sub consultants will be required to possess a TWIC once under
contract with the District. Consultant staff and sub consultants who will be present on certain
restricted sites during the performance of work shall possess valid, individual Transportation
Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Appendix K, TWIC Information Sheet, is provided as
information only. Consultant shall verify eligibility requirements and additional information by
visiting www.tsa.gov/twic. Consultant shall be responsible for all fees associated with applying
for, obtaining, and maintaining a TWIC.
IV. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Respondents shall read the information contained in this solicitation to understand how to submit a
proposal, what documents must accompany the submittal, and what legal obligations apply when the
firm submits a proposal. Any vendor that wishes to be considered for this work must submit the
information requested in this solicitation.
The Respondent shall include in its submittal the information outlined below in a manner which
demonstrates the Respondent's competence and qualifications for the successful performance of the
services identified in this solicitation.
MANDATORY SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
The Respondent is required to submit the following items in response to this solicitation. Failure to
submit one or more of these items will result in disqualification.
1) Executive Summary
* Company name, physical address, contact person, phone number, and email address of
individual with contract signing authority.
* Number of years in business with description of services provided by the vendor.
* Summary of project approach demonstrating the firm's understanding of the project's purpose
and services required.
* Statement confirming capability of successful project delivery considering vendor's current and
projected workload.
2) Respondent Questionnaire