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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) No. 44-26 issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services for kitchen equipment procurement at the Northern Correctional Facility in Berlin, Coos County. 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 that meet or exceed detailed specifications including electrical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance. The bid was distributed on October 2, 2025, with proposals due on October 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The deadline for submitting 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 must be manufactured in the USA with UL and NSF listing, feature stainless steel construction, and include individual thermostatic controls.

Vendors must provide pricing in US dollars inclusive of delivery and submit material safety data sheets with their bids. The total project cost is $13,178.08 for the two hot food well units, based on the Central Restaurant Products quote. All bids will be evaluated based on conformance to specifications, lowest cost, and vendor responsibility, with the contract awarded to the responsible vendor submitting a conforming bid at the lowest cost. 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. Vendors must comply with the state's Worker's Right to Know Act and environmental purchasing guidelines. The procurement does not include specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, and the state reserves the right to reject any or all bids.