City of Ithaca - Class V Forklift Purchase and Delivery - 2026
City of IthacaCity · Ithaca, NY- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Matt Sledjeski
- (607) 272-1717
The 30-second brief
The City of Ithaca Department of Public Works, Division of Water & Sewer is seeking sealed bids for the purchase, sale, and delivery of a new Class V Forklift. Required specifications include LP gas powered with UL Type LP rating, 5,000 lbs lifting capacity at 24-inch load center, 189.0-inch maximum fork height, 84.5-inch overall lowered height, three stage mast, travel speed of 10mph or greater, automatic transmission, automatic fork leveling, back up alarm, amber LED strobe, and an active stability system with speed, weight, yaw, and fork height sensors. Sealed bids are due by October 21st, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Office of the City Controller, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Class V Forklift; LP Gas Powered - UL Type "LP" Rating; Lifting Capacity: 5, 000 lbs @ 24” Load Center; Maximum Fork Height - 189.0”; Overall Lowered Height - 84.5”; Three Stage Mast; Travel Speed 10mph or Greater; Automatic Transmission; Automatic Fork Leveling; Back Up Alarm; Amber LED Strobe; Active Stability System w/ Speed, Weight, Yaw and Fork Height Sensors
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Summary
The City of Ithaca Department of Public Works, Division of Water & Sewer is seeking sealed bids for the purchase, sale, and delivery of a new Class V Forklift.
Required specifications include LP gas powered with UL Type LP rating, 5,000 lbs lifting capacity at 24-inch load center, 189.0-inch maximum fork height, 84.5-inch overall lowered height, three stage mast, travel speed of 10mph or greater, automatic transmission, automatic fork leveling, back up alarm, amber LED strobe, and an active stability system with speed, weight, yaw, and fork height sensors. Sealed bids are due by October 21st, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Office of the City Controller, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Class V Forklift
- LP Gas Powered - UL Type "LP" Rating
- Lifting Capacity: 5, 000 lbs @ 24” Load Center
- Maximum Fork Height - 189.0”
- Overall Lowered Height - 84.5”
- Three Stage Mast
- Travel Speed 10mph or Greater
- Automatic Transmission
- Automatic Fork Leveling
- Back Up Alarm
- Amber LED Strobe
- Active Stability System w/ Speed, Weight, Yaw and Fork Height Sensors
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bidder’s Qualification Statement
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Waiver of Immunity Clause
- Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
- Company letterhead quote
- Submit to
- Office of the City Controller, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Scope location
- Ithaca, NY
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Ithaca?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the City Controller, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. For questions, contact Matt Sledjeski.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Ithaca in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Matt Sledjeski at (607) 272-1717. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Class V Forklift; LP Gas Powered - UL Type "LP" Rating; Lifting Capacity: 5, 000 lbs @ 24” Load Center; Maximum Fork Height - 189.0”; Overall Lowered Height - 84.5”; Three Stage Mast; Travel Speed 10mph or Greater; Automatic Transmission; Automatic Fork Leveling; Back Up Alarm; Amber LED Strobe; Act. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Ithaca?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Ithaca are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Ithaca regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bidder’s Qualification Statement, Certificate of Liability Insurance, Waiver of Immunity Clause, Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, company letterhead quote. Review the full document from City of Ithaca for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ithaca, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.