Addendum_1_bid_73_24.pdf

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: October 16, 2023

ADDENDUM # 1 TO BID INVITATION 73-24

DATE OF BID CLOSING: 10/25/2023 TIME OF BID CLOSING: 11:00 AM (EST)

FOR: CONVECTION STEAMER

QUESTION: Do you have to be a vendor in New Hampshire’s purchasing website in order to submit a bid?

STATE’S RESPONSE: No. You can place a bid without being a registered vendor. However, if you win the bid, you will need to register with the State to receive a Purchase Order.

QUESTION: Is this a completely new unit for the kitchen at the NH Hospital; or, is it a replacement unit for an exactly the same manufacturer & model # existing steamer unit?

STATE’S RESPONSE: This is a replacement unit. However, it is a different brand. The current steamer is a Vulcan.

QUESTION: Is there an existing stand available for this unit; or, does the NH Hospital require a new/replacement stand?

STATE’S RESPONSE: NH Hospital requires a stand.

QUESTION: Is the unit to be configured for NATURAL GAS or LP GAS?

STATE’S RESPONSE: The unit needs to be configured for natural gas.

QUESTION: Will the NH Hospital accept a direct drop shipment of this steamer from the manufacturer as a “tailgate delivery” via common carrier at their receiving dock?

STATE’S RESPONSE: No.

QUESTION: Instead of a direct drop shipment would the NH Hospital prefer that the Bid be amended to require a “White Glove” delivery where the unit would be received, uncrated, inspected for freight damage, delivered inside the kitchen & set-in-place for final mechanical connections by others?

STATE’S RESPONSE: Yes.

QUESTION: Does the NH Hospital require any installation services for this steamer (i.e. uncrating the unit, setting it in place inside the kitchen, hooking up the needed gas, plumbing & electrical services)?

STATE’S RESPONSE: Uncrating and setting in place is required.

QUESTION: Does the NH Hospital want to have the manufacturer’s recommended water filter system for the 21CGA5 Steamer added/included as part of this BID Invitation #73-24?

STATE’S RESPONSE: NO.

QUESTION: Does the NH Hospital want to have the manufacturers Drain Water Cooling Kit be added/included as part of this BID Invitation #73-24?

STATE’S RESPONSE: No. NH Hospital only needs an air gap.

QUESTION: Does the NH Hospital want to have the manufacturers 60” Gas Quick Disconnect Hose be added/included as part of this BID Invitation #73-24?

STATE’S RESPONSE: Yes. A 60” Gas Quick Disconnect is necessary.

PURCHASING AGENT: ABIGAIL JOY

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.

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