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Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination.
Approved Brands
Any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specification are for establishing and describing general performance and quality levels. The references are not intended to be restrictive, and bids are invited on these and comparable brands or products of any manufacturer. Responders must include alternate brand specifications for purposes of comparison to approved brands based on the same or higher level of performance.
Overview
Pallet jacks will be used in a warehouse setting, in and out of dry freight van body trucks and trailers, loading dock areas, and for general warehouse use.
Warranty
The Iowa DOT requires that the pallet jacks and all attachments/accessories be covered by an all-inclusive standard warranty (less normal service/maintenance items.) Minimum of 1-year required.
Manuals
Two (2) manuals must be supplied. Manuals must include operators, service, and repair information as well as an illustrated parts list. Electronic manuals are also acceptable.
Contract Award
Award will be made by line item.
It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submitted quotation is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule.
