attachment-1-bid-176-25.pdf

This file contains technical specifications for a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) procurement issued by Merrimack County in conjunction with the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services under Request for Bid (RFB) 176-25. The solicitation seeks one (1) UTV equipped with specific performance and operational features, including a three-person capacity, minimum 82 HP engine, 1,250 lbs payload capacity, 14 inches ground clearance, and an enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning. Additional mandatory equipment includes a 1,000 lbs bed box capacity, 4,500 lb winch with auto-stop, locking rear differential, rock sliders, spare drive belt, hood storage rack, and headache rack. The vehicle must accommodate future compatible track purchases and feature an automatic gasoline transmission. Electronic bids are due May 8, 2025, at 11:30 AM Eastern Time, with delivery expected within 90 days of purchase order receipt to the Department of Safety Warehouse in Concord, New Hampshire.

All costs, including delivery, must be included in the firm bid price with no additional charges permitted. The successful vendor must provide a minimum one-year warranty or the manufacturer's standard warranty period, whichever is longer, covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses. The procurement does not designate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises and is structured as a non-exclusive contract, reserving the State's right to reject any or all bids and award by individual items. The solicitation encourages environmentally friendly considerations, requesting vendors to propose energy-efficient and recyclable products that minimize polluting byproducts. No specific budget range is disclosed in the specifications document.