Basic Information

Reference Number

cb-116-47332711

Issuing Organization

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

25-58189

Title

25-58189 New Electric Forklift and Charger

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Types

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada

Dates

Publication

2025/12/08 12:00:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2025/12/22 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Katie Homuth

Katie.Homuth@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Description

RFP 25-58189 New Electric Forklift and Charger

Statement of Requirement
New Electric Forklift and Charger
Publication Date: December 8, 2025
Closing Date and Time: December 22, 2025 2:00pm EST

The National Research Council Canada’s (NRC) - Aerospace Research Centre (AERO) has a requirement for the supply of one (1) new Electric Forklift and Charger for delivery to Ottawa, ON. The new Forklift and Charger are required to increase load capacity, improve safety standards, and reduce maintenance costs associated with current older equipment. The power supply for charge station will be installed by NRC.

1.0 Technical Specifications:
The new Electric Forklift and Charger must meet the following Mandatory Specifications:
1.1 Must be an electric Forklift only;
1.2 Must be a side shift Forklift;
1.3 Must have a 10,000-pound (lb) load capacity;
1.4 Battery: Voltage 80V
-must have single point water system, or similar safety feature;
-must have clear indicator for low electrolyte level if refill needed (e.g. lead-acid);
-must have load indicator (scale);
-must be a high-capacity battery with 800 amp-hours minimum,
-must have a standard warranty on the battery.
1.5 Must have a 180-inch lift height
1.6 Must have a strobe light
1.7 Must have an opportunity charger for extended shift lengths
1.8 The electric forklift must operate indoors or outdoors, suitable for gravel surfaces and use on ramps
1.9 The electric forklift must have a full-suspension seat with easy to see seat belt
1.10 Must have a full cab with heater
1.13 Must have a back up alarm
1.14 The electric Forklift must be under 96 inches lowered total height
1.15 The electric Forklift must have a 3 year or 4000-hour standard warranty
1.16 The electric Forklift must be delivered and ready to use.

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