bid-113-25-award.pdf

This is a Bid Summary Award document issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement Support Services, for the procurement of a passenger transport van for the New Hampshire Veterans Home located in Tilton, Belknap County. The solicitation (RFB #113-25) requested one passenger transport van with specialized specifications including a high roof configuration, maximum internal height of 6'9", white color, 4WD/AWD capability, gas or flex-fuel powertrain, side wheelchair loading for two wheelchairs and four additional passengers, and features such as wheel well liners, heat/air conditioning, backup alarm, daytime running lamps, privacy glass, and uplifter package. The bid closing date was March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The procurement received six responsive bids from a sourced vendor pool of 19 bidders across 87 NIGP vendors, with 100 non-responsive bids noted. Delivery of the vehicle must be completed by June 30, 2025, or the earliest mutually agreed upon date following receipt of the Purchase Order.

The award was made to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder, with the winning bid from Gervais Ford totaling $75,818.00 FOB Delivered. Alternative bids submitted included Commercial Fenton ($82,568.00), Mobility Products Inc. ($86,022.72), Nassau Trading Inc. ($86,400.00), McGovern Grappone Ford ($87,705.00), and Ford ($92,901.00). The contract requires a minimum one-year warranty or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is greater, covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and related expenses. Payment terms are net 30 days after invoice receipt and acceptance of goods via ACH or P-card, with all delivery costs included in the bid price as FOB Destination. No set-aside designations or restrictions for specific organization types were indicated in the solicitation.