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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services for kitchen equipment procurement (RFB No. 44-26). The solicitation seeks two Traulsen Model No. AIH232L-FHS Roll-In Heated Cabinets and two Randell Model No. 9560-5-DM Drop-In Hot Food Well Units for the Northern Correctional Facility in Berlin, Coos County. The bid was distributed on October 2, 2025, with proposals due on October 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The last day for submitting vendor questions is October 7, 2025, with state responses provided by October 8, 2025. Successful vendors must complete delivery within 30 days of receiving the purchase order. The equipment specifications include detailed electrical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance standards, with all equipment manufactured in the USA and bearing UL and NSF listings.

Pricing must be submitted in US dollars and include delivery costs. The total project cost referenced in the Central Restaurant Products quote is $13,178.08 for the two hot food well units. All bidders must provide material safety data sheets and comply with the state's Worker's Right to Know Act and environmental purchasing guidelines. Warranty requirements mandate a minimum of one year parts and labor coverage, with the Traulsen heated cabinet offering an extended six-year parts and labor warranty. The contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor submitting a conforming bid at the lowest cost, with the state reserving the right to reject any or all bids. The procurement does not specify set-aside designations, and vendors are encouraged to offer environmentally friendly products.