DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Internal Revenue Service, (M:P), 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 700, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

39 -- FORKLIFT SOL TIRNO97Q00248 DUE 091197 POC Purchasing Agent, Delphine Bryant, 202-283-1139 The Internal Revenue Service intends to award a Purchase Order for the following items: forklift, electric, double reach narrow aisle; 2 each, stock #crown,model #RD3520-30; 2 pallet jacks (electric) specifications: 4000lb load capacity, 24 volt electric power source, walk behind unit, maximum lift height 9.25", total lift 6", outside fork spread 22"/27", speed: 3.5mph empty/2.4 mph loaded, forklength 48", overall length 76", 30% grade clearance, truck weight 83lbs, 1161 w/batt and charge, maximum grade availability 10%, stock #crown, model #40 GPW; trade-in value for an electric narrow aisle reach forklift and charger, 1 each, stock #clark, model #NP15D; trade-in value for yale walkie stacker lift with side shift and charger, 1 each, stock #yale walk/stack, model #MCW030L. Other required specifications:~ . lift capacity equals 2750 lbs at 240"/3000lbs at 220" mast height . 240" forklift height, minimum lift height . 107" overall collapsed height, maximum . 71" freelift height, minimum . 42" fork length . 57.5 head length, maximum . 49" overall straddle with o.d., maximum . 53" reach extension from front of mast, minimum . side shifting fork carriage, ITA class II, minimum . tilting for carriage . 13" x 5.5" drive tire, minimum . information window in overhead guard for status power unit and hydraulic functions . suspended floor board and brake pedal to cushion operator against vibration and shock . padded backrest, thigh pad and arm rest made of a solid material, not foam filled . operator console with work surface . dome light in operators compartment . three hour meters for power, travel and lift functions . battery discharge indicator with lift interrupt . drive and caster assembly unit mounted on an articulated platform to enhance traction and braking forces . dual braking of both drive and caster wheelsces . 35" high load backrest, maximum . forward steering . integral operator compartment fan . amber strobe light . back-up alarm . battery, 36 volt, 775 AHC at 6 hour rate . battery compartment 14.25" x 38" x 31" high, maximum. All responsible sources who can provide and meet the above requirements shall submit a written quotation not later than 15 days from the published date of this announcement. All quotes shall include price(s); FOB point; a POC (name and telephone number); GSA contact number, if applicable; delivery date; business size and payment terms. No solicitations will be issued, therefore, such requests for solicitations will be considered non responsive. A purchase order will be awarded on the basis of price alone. All questions must be submitted in writing and received by facsimile on (202)283-1511, or mail. (0241)

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