addendum-1-bid-43-26--1-.pdf

This is an Addendum to Bid Invitation 43-26 issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, for swing gates to be delivered to the DNCR Trails Bureau at White Lake State Park in Tamworth, NH. The addendum clarifies specifications and resolves discrepancies between the design drawings and written specifications regarding the installation of 5/8" cap plates on hinge posts. The bid closing date remains October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The addendum addresses four key questions from potential bidders: DNCR will perform field welding of the top hinge plate on site rather than requiring vendors to perform this work; DNCR will supply #5 Master Locks for the gates; bid bonds are not required for this project; and domestic steel is preferred but not required, meaning sourcing from North America, including Canada, is feasible.

The clarifications provided in this addendum resolve critical installation and material sourcing concerns that could impact bidding decisions and project execution. By confirming that DNCR will handle field welding, the state eliminates a potential point of confusion and allows vendors to quote gates as modular units suitable for on-site assembly without welding requirements. The flexibility regarding steel sourcing accommodates vendor supply chains while expressing a preference for domestic materials. The removal of bid bond requirements reduces the financial barriers for bidders to participate in this procurement.