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This is a bid specification document for a Fasteners Miscellaneous contract opportunity in New Hampshire. The document presents an estimated usage spreadsheet detailing quantities and specifications for various fastener products required under the contract. The fasteners are categorized into multiple product lines including hex cap screws (ranging from 1/4" to 3/4" diameters and lengths from 3/4" to 5"), hex nuts, flat washers, split lock washers, carriage bolts and nuts, plow bolts with nuts, flexible plow blade bolt kits, square head bolts with slotted nuts, bucket bolts with nuts and washers, metric bolts and nuts, and stainless steel fasteners in various specifications. The spreadsheet also includes specialized items such as conical washers (Belleville washers) and cotter pins. Estimated annual usage quantities range from minimal quantities (as low as 1 unit for certain specialty items) to substantial volumes (such as 33,500 units for certain fender washers and 16,000 units for carriage bolts).

The bid specification requires vendors to provide pricing for both domestic and imported products on a per-unit basis, with quantities organized by standard carton sizes (ranging from 5 to 100 units per carton depending on the product type). The document includes part number comparisons and references to specific suppliers such as Fastenal for identification purposes. Pricing columns are designated for both domestic and imported product options, allowing the government entity to compare costs and potentially meet buy-American preferences or cost optimization objectives. The breadth of fastener specifications and high volume requirements indicate this is a comprehensive maintenance and operations contract supporting infrastructure projects or equipment maintenance across the state of New Hampshire.