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This is a bid attachment for New Hampshire's Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, soliciting bids for hospital-quality linens, blankets, sheets, towels, and miscellaneous items (RFB #2901-24) for delivery to state agencies including the Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Hospital, NH Veteran's Home, and Glencliff Home. The procurement encompasses 18 line items with estimated annual quantities totaling approximately 2,395 dozen units, including 250 dozen bar mops, 300 dozen bath towels (20"x40"), 150 dozen pillowcases, 250 dozen thermal blankets, and 500 dozen wash cloths, among others. All items must meet heavy-use hospital quality standards with specific fabric compositions, dimensions, and material requirements. The bid closing date is April 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the last day for submitting questions being April 12, 2024. The contract term commences July 1, 2024, or upon execution by the Commissioner of Administrative Services, and will continue for approximately three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. Vendors must complete all 18 line items to be considered responsive.

Pricing is to be submitted on a per-dozen basis with delivery designated F.O.B. Destination, with no additional charges permitted beyond the quoted unit costs. Vendors must also provide a percentage discount on the balance of product line as outlined in Section 43 of the bid. The State reserves the right to add or delete delivery locations and requires fulfillment within five business days of order placement. Vendors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance as required by New Hampshire law. Evaluation criteria include meeting established product specifications, providing the lowest total cost, maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate, and achieving a 90% fill rate. The most recent bid award resulted in a total contract value of $217,867.65 for the three-year term (approximately $72,622.55 annually), with competing bids ranging from $87,137.00 to $123,221.25 for initial annual quantities. The contract is non-exclusive and available to political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations under Section 501(c) of the federal internal revenue code.