addendum-2-bid-118-25-0.pdf

This is an addendum to a Request for Bid issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, for the procurement of one 60-inch drum mulcher compatible with a 2016 Volvo MCT 110C skid steer loader. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications including a 9-inch cut capacity, 4-point hardened carbide steel teeth, heavy-duty brush bar, replaceable AR 400 liner, severe duty-rated bearings, maintenance access panels, and quick couplers for hydraulic connection with a quick-attach plate for skid steer integration. The bid solicitation was posted on March 20, 2026, with a deadline for questions and clarifications on March 27, 2026, and the State's response to questions due March 30, 2026. The bid closing date is April 3, 2026, at 1:45 PM Eastern Time, with delivery required to the NH Department of Transportation at 33 Smokey Bear Boulevard, Concord, New Hampshire 03301 within 30 days of purchase order issuance.

Bid prices must be quoted in U.S. dollars on an FOB Destination basis inclusive of delivery and all ancillary costs, with evaluation criteria emphasizing lowest total cost while meeting all specified requirements. No set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are specified in this procurement, and no incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified. All vendors must be duly registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a completed vendor application package on file with the Bureau of Purchase and Property prior to bid award. The successful vendor must provide a warranty covering 100 percent of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses for not less than one year or the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is greater. Payment shall not be due until 30 days after invoice receipt at the agency business office or after all items have been delivered, inspected, and accepted, whichever occurs later, and will be processed via ACH transfer. Special charges, surcharges, fuel charges, or credit card transaction fees are prohibited and must be incorporated into the base bid price. Bids must be submitted via email to NH.Purchasing@DAS.NH.Gov with requisition number 256352, and questions should be directed to Jonah Rosa at Jonah.L.Rosa@DAS.NH.Gov.