Forklift RFP

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Nov 5, 2025
Due:	Nov 25, 2025
Agency:	Clare-Gladwin RESD
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	39 - Materials Handling Equipment
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Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District (RESD)

Request for Bids (RFB): Forklift Purchase

Bid Opening Date: _11/25/2025__at 1:00pm________________________

Bid Due Date: __11/25/2025 at 1:00pm_____________________________

Location: Clare-Gladwin CTE Magnus Center, 3200 S Clare Ave. Clare, MI 48617

1. Purpose

Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District (RESD) is seeking sealed bids for the

purchase of one (1) new or slightly used forklift to support operations within our Career

and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

2. Specifications

Specification

Requirement

Condition

New or slightly used (less than 1,000

operating hours preferred)

Lift Capacity

Minimum of 4,000 lbs

Tires

Pneumatic (air-filled) suitable for indoor

and outdoor use or suitable alternative

Fuel Type

Gasoline, LP gas, or electric (vendor to

specify)

Mast Height

Minimum 10 feet lift height

Fork Length

Minimum 42 inches

Attachments

Standard fork carriage; optional side-shift

attachment preferred

Safety Features

Seat belt, backup alarm, overhead guard,

horn, lights

Warranty

Minimum 1-year parts and labor preferred

Delivery

Delivery to Clare-Gladwin RESD, Clare, MI –

included in bid price

3. Bid Submission Requirements

Bidders must submit a sealed proposal clearly labeled “Forklift Bid – Clare-Gladwin RESD”

including:

- Completed bid form (attached or provided by bidder)

- Completed Iran, School Safety, and Familial Affidavits

- Detailed product description and specifications

- Warranty information

- Delivery timeline

- Total cost, including all fees and delivery

- Contact information for sales and service representatives

Bids must be received by [insert deadline date and time]. Late bids will not be accepted.

4. Evaluation Criteria

- Compliance with specifications

- Price and total cost of ownership

- Warranty and service support

- Delivery timeframe

- References or prior performance (if applicable)

The Clare-Gladwin RESD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive

informalities, and to award the bid in the best interest of the district.

5. Contact Information

Questions regarding this bid may be directed to:

Eric Johnson

CTE Director, Clare-Gladwin RESD

Phone: (989) 386-9334

Email: ___________________________

6. Bid Opening

All bids will be publicly opened at:

Date: __11/25/2025_________________________

Time: __________1:00pm_________________

Location: Clare-Gladwin CTE Magnus Center- 3200 S Clare Ave. Clare, MI 48617

7. Terms and Conditions

- The RESD is a tax-exempt educational institution.

- Payment will be made upon successful delivery and inspection.

- The awarded vendor must provide proof of insurance and W-9 form prior to payment.

- All equipment must meet applicable OSHA and MIOSHA safety standards.

Bid Submission Form – Forklift Purchase

Vendor Name: ________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ______________________________________

Contact Person: ______________________________________

Phone: ___________________ Email: ___________________

Product Description:

__________________________________________________________

Make/Model: ________________________________________

Year: ___________________ Hours (if used): ______________

Total Cost (including delivery): $_________________________

Delivery Date: ________________________________________

Warranty Details: _____________________________________

______________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: _________________________________

Date: ___________________

Affidavit of Bidder - Compliance with School Safety Initiative Legislation

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of (the “Bidder”), certifies to Clare-

Gladwin Regional Education Service District (the “RESD”), that any and all persons who will

work directly or indirectly for the Bidder, including, but not limited to, Bidder’s employees, agents,

vendors, subcontractors or consultants, and who will work at or on any RESD property, shall at all

times be in compliance with MCL 380.1230, 380.1230a, 380.1230c, 380.1230d, and 380.1230g

and have not been convicted of any “listed offenses”.1 The Bidder further warrants and represents

that all persons who will work directly or indirectly for the Bidder, including, but not limited to,

Bidder’s employees, agents, vendors, subcontractors or consultants, and who will work at or on

any RESD property, shall at all times be in compliance with MCL 380.1230, 380.1230a,

380.1230c, 380.1230d, and 380.1230g. In this regard, Bidder agrees, without limitation, to report

within three (3) business days to the RESD when any such person is charged with a crime listed in

Section 1535a(1) of the Revised School Code2 or a substantially similar law, and to immediately

report to the RESD if that person is subsequently convicted, pled guilty or pled no contest to that

crime.

BIDDER: _____________________________________

By:

_____________________________________

Its:

____________________________________

STATE OF ___________________ )

COUNTY OF__________________ )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the______ day of ________________20__, by

___________________________________________________________________________.

_________________________________, Notary Public

_______________________________County,

____________

My Commission Expires: _________________________

Acting in the County of: _________________________

__________________________________________

1The term listed offenses means those defined in section 2 of the Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA), MCL

28.722

2MCL.380.1535a(1). 50

Affidavit of Bidder – Familial Relationships Form

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of (the “Bidder”), pursuant to the familial

disclosure requirement provided in the Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District’s (the

“RESD”) RFP, hereby represent and warrant, except as provided below, that no familial

relationships exist between the Bidder or any employee of the above mentioned RESD, and any

member of the Boards of Education of the District or the Superintendents of the RESD.

List any Familial Relationships:

BIDDER: ___________________________________

By:

___________________________________

Its:

___________________________________

STATE OF ___________________)

COUNTY OF__________________)