addendum-1-bid-147-26.pdf
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- Aluminum Sign Blanks
- Solicitation number
- Bid 147-26
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- Merrimack County, New Hampshire
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This is Addendum #1 to Bid Invitation 147-26 issued by the State of New Hampshire Division of Procurement and Support Services for aluminum sign blanks to be supplied to the NH Department of Transportation. The addendum addresses technical specifications for aluminum alloy types and chemical treatment requirements, clarifying that all aluminum sheet sign blank material must conform to ASTM B 209 Alloy 6061-T6 or Alloy 5052-H38, with minimum thicknesses of 0.080 inches for sheets less than 36 inches in longest dimension and 0.100 inches for sheets 36 inches or greater. The addendum also modifies the bid timeline, extending the last day for questions from May 4, 2026 to May 11, 2026, the state's response date from May 6, 2026 to May 13, 2026, and the bid closing date from May 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM to May 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. The bid seeks five types of aluminum sign blanks: 200 units of 18" x 24" rectangular vertical mount blanks, 200 units of 21" x 15" rectangular horizontal mount blanks, 150 units of 24" x 12" rectangular horizontal mount blanks, 180 units of 30" square diamond mount blanks, and 200 units of 36" square diamond mount blanks, all deliverable within 30 days of purchase order receipt.
All aluminum sheet material must be properly degreased and etched or treated in accordance with ASTM B449 Class 2 and receive an Alodine 1200 coating or equivalent to meet Federal Specifications MIL-C-05541, with such treatment permitted before trimming, punching, drilling, and other operations. All sign blanks requested for hole punching will utilize M.U.T.C.D. and Standard Highway Signs book punching standards unless otherwise specified at time of order, performed at no additional cost. Bidders must submit all bids on all items to be considered for award, with pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis including delivery costs. The successful vendor must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and maintain a completed vendor application on file prior to bid award. All changes noted in this addendum supersede previously submitted documents and must be submitted with the bid.
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
BUREAU OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY
STATE HOUSE ANNEX
25 CAPITOL STREET
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03301-6398
Date of Change: May 7, 2026
ADDENDUM # 01 TO BID INVITATION 147-26
DATE AND TIME OF BID CLOSING: 5/15/2026 10:30 AM
FOR: Aluminum Sign Blanks
Question 1: Section 24.2 provides the dimensions and thicknesses for the blanks, the solicitation does not specify a particular aluminum alloy or required chemical treatment. Could you please confirm the following:
A. Aluminum Alloy: Are these blanks required to meet ASTM B 209 specifications for Alloy 6061-T6 or 5052-H38? Or will any grade of aluminum suffice?
B. Chemical Treatment: Is a chromate conversion coating (such as Alodine 1200) required per MIL-C- 5541 or ASTM B449 to ensure proper adhesion for reflective sheeting?
State Response:
The following specifications are hereby added to paragraph 24 of the bid.
1. All aluminum sheet sign blank material offered within this bid shall conform to ASTM B 209, Alloy 6061-T6 or Alloy 5052-H38.
2. The minimum thickness of the sheet less than 36” in longest dimension shall be 0.080”.
3. Signs 36” or greater in longest dimension shall be a minimum of 0.100” unless otherwise requested at time of order.
4. The Aluminum shall be properly degreased and etched or treated in accordance with ASTM B449
Class 2
5. All sheets are to receive an Alodine 1200 coating or equal to meet the Federal Specifications MIL-
C05541.
6. This treatment may be performed before trimming, punching, drilling and other operations are that performed on the blanks.
7. All sign blanks that are requested to be hole punched will utilize the M.U.T.C.D. and Standard
Highway Signs book punching standard unless otherwise specified at time of order. You may review or download these books on the FHWA web site http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov. The Standard Highway Signs book is located under the “Knowledge” section as SHS. Hole punching will be specified at the time of each order and will be performed at no additional cost. Typical abbreviations and acronyms related to sign blank orders are as follows:
i. PHM = PUNCHED FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING
ii. PDM = PUNCHED FOR DIAMOND MOUNTING
iii. PVM = PUNCHED FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING
iv. N/R = NO RADIUS (SQUARE CORNERS)
v. E/A = EXTRUDED ALUMINUM FOR STREET SIGNS
vi. N/A = NOT APPLICABLE
vii. NONE = NONE
8. The signature of state personnel on shipping documents shall signify the receipt but not the acceptance of the shipment signed for.
Bid Currently Reads:
7. TIMELINE:
7.1. The timeline below is provided as a general guideline and is subject to change. Unless stated otherwise, consider the dates below a “no later than” date.
Bid Solicitation distributed on or by: 4/29/2026 Last day for questions, clarifications, and/or requested changes to bid: 5/4/2026
States response to questions, clarifications, and/or requested changes to bid: 5/6/2026
Bid Closing (Eastern Time): 5/8/2026 1:00 PM
Change Bid to Read (change is highlighted):
7. TIMELINE:
7.1. The timeline below is provided as a general guideline and is subject to change. Unless stated otherwise, consider the dates below a “no later than” date.
Bid Solicitation distributed on or by: 4/29/2026 Last day for questions, clarifications, and/or requested changes to bid: 5/11/2026
States response to questions, clarifications, and/or requested changes to bid: 5/13/2026
Bid Closing (Eastern Time): 5/15/2026 10:30 AM
PURCHASING AGENT: Michelle Parent Email: NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov
NOTE: ALL CHANGES TO BID SOLICITATION NOTED IN ADDENDUMS WILL SUPERSEDE
PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS AND MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID. ALL OTHER
SPECIFICATIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED AND VALID.
RESPONDENT BUSINESS NAME: ______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________
PRINT NAME: __________________________________SIGNATURE: ________________________________
TEL. NO.____________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________________
Please visit: https://das.nh.gov/purchasing/vendorresources.aspx (click on “Bid and Proposals”) for complete bid and addendums.
mailto:NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov https://das.nh.gov/purchasing/vendorresources.aspx
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