bid-130-26-award.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) award summary issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement Support Services, for the procurement of commercial lawn mowers to be delivered to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation Division 4. The solicitation (RFB #130-26) requested three units of Bad Boy Rouge 40HP Vanguard EFI with 61" Deck mowers or equivalent equipment meeting specified technical requirements including a minimum 40 HP gasoline engine, hydro-gear transmission, 61" cutting deck with adjustable 2" to 6" cutting height, and 13-gallon fuel capacity. The bid closing date was April 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with the last day for vendor questions on April 22, 2026, and state responses due by April 24, 2026. Delivery is required within 30 days of purchase order receipt under FOB Destination terms. The bid tabulation indicates that four compliant bids were received from multiple vendors, with 280 total sourced bidders and 11 non-responsive submissions. The vendor recommendation summary notes that a Dun & Bradstreet report is on file, the recommended vendor has completed ACH payment authorization, and confirmation exists that the vendor is not debarred or suspended per sam.gov.

Award pricing reflects the lowest conforming bid cost, with unit costs ranging from $11,000.00 to $17,578.00 per mower depending on vendor submission. The extended cost for three units from the recommended vendor totals between $40,422.69 and $52,734.00. All bid prices include delivery costs quoted in US dollars with no additional surcharges permitted, with payment terms specified as net 30 days after invoice receipt or item acceptance via ACH or Purchase Card. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide a comprehensive warranty covering 100% of parts, labor, shipping, and expenses for a minimum of one year or the manufacturer's standard period, whichever is greater. The bid remains valid for 180 days from the closing date, and the State reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice. Returned goods due to quality issues must be picked up by the vendor within 10 business days at no cost to the State. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the procurement documentation.