bid-111-25-award.pdf

This is a bid summary and award document issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement Support Services, for the procurement of license plate aluminum through Bid #111-25. The solicitation sought 80,000 pounds of recycled auto aluminum with specifications of 0.27 inches thick by 12.125 inches wide, with delivery scheduled in three installments: 40,000 pounds in May 2025, 20,000 pounds in August 2025, and 20,000 pounds in November 2025. Bid closing occurred on March 7, 2025, and the contract was awarded to Steel Summit Ohio based on lowest-cost compliance evaluation. The state received three total solicitations with 195 sourced bidders and 196 NIGP vendors sourced, with two non-responsive bids recorded.

Steel Summit Ohio was selected as the awardee at a unit cost of $3.02 per pound for a total extended cost of $241,600.00, compared to the competing bid from One Nation Distribution at $4.29 per pound totaling $343,200.00. The original bid had been priced at $250,000, but volatile pricing resulted in a best and final offer reduction to $241,600. All pricing was required to be F.O.B. delivered with no additional charges permitted. Payment will be processed via ACH transfer. The procurement represents a one-time purchase order with delivery to NH Correctional Industries in Concord, New Hampshire.