Addendum_2_bid_200_25.pdf

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LOADER BACKHOE
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Bid 200-25
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Merrimack County, New Hampshire

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This document is Addendum #02 to Bid Invitation 200-25, issued by the State of New Hampshire's Division of Procurement and Support Services, Bureau of Purchase and Property, for a Loader Backhoe procurement. The addendum addresses twelve specific vendor questions regarding technical specifications for the loader backhoe, with the state providing clarifying responses about required features such as "Power Curve" boom design, "hourglass" shape, divergent loader arms, OEM coupler installation, machine security protection, sealed switches, AC condenser configuration, cooling systems, drive shaft paint, battery specifications, and horsepower requirements. The bid closing date is set for May 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with vendors required to submit responses that incorporate all addendum changes.

The addendum indicates the state's detailed technical requirements, demonstrating a preference for specific machine configurations that enhance operational safety, maneuverability, and performance. Key specifications include factory-installed components, sealed electrical systems, water-cooled transmission and hydraulic systems, and specific design elements like divergent loader arms. The state maintains flexibility on some aspects, such as accepting 95 NET horsepower and 1700CCA batteries, provided all performance requirements are met. Vendors are instructed to submit bids through the state's purchasing website, with all changes noted in the addendum superseding previously submitted documents. The purchasing agent for this bid is Lincoln Adams, who can be contacted at NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov for further inquiries.

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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 23, 2025

ADDENDUM # 02 TO BID INVITATION 200-25

DATE AND TIME OF BID CLOSING: 5/28/2025 1:30 PM

FOR: Loader Backhoe

QUESTION 1:

Does the machine have to have a “Power Curve” boom design? Deere only terminology from sales literature. How does one meet or exceed this spec?

STATE RESPONSE:

Yes this is required. Per our preliminary research, multiple vendors can provide a "Power Curve" boom. This design requirement reduces the risk of damage to the machine as well as truck during the load and unloading process.

QUESTION 2:

Does the machine need to have an “hourglass” shape? Deere only spec from sales literature. How does one meet or exceed this spec?

STATE RESPONSE:

Yes this is required. Per our preliminary research, multiple vendors can provide an "hourglass" shape. Operationally, this configuration provides better line of sight for our operators, improving safe maneuverability and operation of the equipment.

QUESTION 3:

Does the loader need “divergent loader arms”? Please explain what this means.

STATE RESPONSE:

Yes, this is required. Divergent loader arms on a backhoe refer to a specific design of the front loader arms where the arms flare outward as they extend from the machine towards the bucket, rather than running parallel to each other.

QUESTION 4:

Manufacturer built and installed Coupler/bucket Thumb/ Loader coupler, does this mean that the attachments must be from the machine manufacturer? Can they be aftermarket and installed by the dealer?

STATE RESPONSE:

The coupler must be OEM and factory installed. Attachments may be aftermarket; however, they must be compatible with the OEM coupler and meet or exceed OEM specifications.

QUESTION 5:

I don’t have a “machine security protection system” through the display. Does telematics with GPS geofencing and machine starting after curfew, notifications qualify?

STATE RESPONSE:

This will not be acceptable; telematics is not an anti-theft system.

QUESTION 6:

I don’t have “sealed switches” in the cab, are standard switches acceptable where there are protected from weather inside the cab?

STATE RESPONSE:

Standard switches will not be accepted, they must be sealed.

QUESTION 7:

I don’t have an AC condenser that swings out. I do have a Chaffe screen that does not allow debris buildup and does not require radiator cleaning, does this qualify?

STATE RESPONSE:

A "Chaffe screen" will not be accepted, the unit must be equipped with a swing-out AC Condenser.

QUESTION 8:

I don’t have a water-cooled transmission or hydraulic system. Will air cooled be acceptable?

STATE RESPONSE:

Air cooled will not be accepted, the machine must be water cooled.

QUESTION 9:

What color should the drive shaft be painted? Is black acceptable?

STATE RESPONSE:

The State will accept any color of Lead Free paint.

QUESTION 10:

What is a Factory installed single electric FNR cooler?

STATE RESPONSE:

This refers to an auxiliary transmission cooler.

QUESTION 11:

Would 1700CCA be sufficient for the batteries?

STATE RESPONSE:

The State will accept 1700CCA

QUESTION 12:

Would 95 NET horse power be sufficient?

STATE RESPONSE:

The State will accept 95 NET horsepower provided the machine meets all listed performance requirements.

PURCHASING AGENT: LINCOLN ADAMS

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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