2026 Compost Forklift

CITY OF COLUMBUS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
FORKLIFT
Scope: It is the intent of the City of Columbus, Division of Water Reclamation to obtain informal bids to
establish a contract for the purchase of one (1) indoor and outdoor forklift.
Specification Information:
The purpose of these specifications is to describe a stand-up forklift in accordance with the enclosed
terms, conditions and specifications. Equipment shall be new and unused. All parts not specifically
mentioned, which are necessary to provide a complete unit, or normally furnished as standard
equipment shall be furnished. The parts shall conform in strength, quality of material and
workmanship to what is normally provided in the industry.
Forklift: CG20SC or equivalent to meet the following specifications:
* Forklift shall be liquid propane powered
* Shall have minimum service weight of 6,500 pounds and maximum weight of 7,000 pounds
* Forklift shall have a capacity of 4,000 pounds
* Shall have a 24 inch load center
* Truck shall be suitable for indoor or outdoor operation
* Shall have a 3 stage mast
* Shall have a minimum fork height of at least 185 inches
* Shall have a maximum lowered height of 86 inches
* Shall have foot operated service brake
* Tires shall be pneumatic type
* Tires shall be sized by manufacturer per the application
* Shall have all standard manufacturer equipment
* Shall have low fuel warning light
* Shall have swing out and down type fuel cradle
* Shall have LED front and rear work lights
* Shall have back up alarm
* Shall have fork length minimum 35 inches and a maximum of 42 inches
* Shall have a mast tilt forward minimum of 5 degrees and backward minimum of 6 degrees
* Shall have integral side shifter
* Operator training for 8-10 City of Columbus personnel
* Shall include operator's manual
* Shall include parts and repair manual in print or digital copy
Delivery:
* The successful bidder(s) assume the responsibility for the truck coordination including, but not limited
to, transportation and insurance for complete unit(s) while in transport and until final acceptance by the
City of Columbus.
* All vehicles/equipment must be delivered with all fluid levels at the manufacturer's recommended full
capacity. All manufacturer's pre-delivery service and inspections should be completed prior to delivery

CITY OF COLUMBUS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
FORKLIFT
to the City of Columbus. Written certification of the complete vehicle's actual tare weight shall be
included when the vehicle is delivered.
* The City of Columbus shall be notified no less than 24 hours prior to actual delivery by notifying Daniel
Fennell (or designee,) at the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (614) 645-6407, twenty-four (24)
hours in advance. Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed to
Compost Facility
7000 Jackson Pike
Lockbourne, OH 43137
Warranty:
* Warranty Period: The warranty period shall be a Minimum One Year Full Machine Warranty, at no
additional charge. Bidders shall submit copies of the warranty with the bid proposal.