addendum-1-bid-196-26.pdf

This addendum pertains to RFB 196-26 issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, for a one-time purchase of firefighting equipment. The scope includes 22 line items of operational equipment such as portable tanks, lighting equipment, intake valves, hand tools, radio straps, ball valves, gate valves, adapters, spanners, hydrant wrenches, hose straps, door wedges, window punches, salvage covers, and hanging baskets, with quantities ranging from 2 to 36 units per item. All items must be new and of the current model year where applicable, meeting or exceeding written specifications from manufacturers including Huskey, Vulcan, Akron, Fire Hooks Unlimited, Boston Leather, and Harrington. Bids are due June 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with delivery required within 45 days to the New Hampshire Fire Standard, Training and EMS facility in Concord. Questions must be submitted by June 19, 2026, with State responses provided by June 22, 2026. Bid opening will occur electronically via Microsoft Teams and will be open to the public.

Bid prices must be quoted in U.S. dollars on an F.O.B. Destination basis inclusive of all delivery and associated costs, with no surcharges, fuel charges, or credit card fees permitted. Vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a completed Vendor Application Package on file prior to award. Successful vendors must provide a warranty covering 100 percent of parts, shipping, labor, travel, and lodging for not less than one year or the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is greater, from receipt and acceptance. Payment is due 30 days after invoice receipt or delivery, inspection, and acceptance, whichever is later. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award by individual items.