bid-146-26-award.pdf

This is a bid award summary issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, for Request for Bid 146-26, a pharmaceutical unit dose packaging system procurement for the NH Veterans Home. The solicitation sought a single auto-print tabletop packaging solution capable of processing tablets and capsules into unit doses at 60 packages per minute, inclusive of integrated software (Pak-EDGE UD 2.0), a 2D USB barcode scanner, and one day of on-site installation and training. The system specifications included six-color auto-print capability, direct thermal printer (300dpi), barcode verification, tall man lettering capabilities, integrated tablet counter, two pill chutes, and standard 2" X 1.5" packaging dimensions with variable length features; equipment dimensions were specified at 36" L X 15" W X 14" H with a maximum weight of 65 lbs. The bid distribution occurred on or by May 1, 2026, with scheduled demonstration dates of May 11-12, 2026, a questions deadline of May 14, 2026, and a bid submission deadline of May 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The award was made on June 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM.

The successful bidder was awarded the contract at a total cost of $20,805.00 for freight and system components, with the Auto-Print 2.0" Stainless Steel unit priced at $17,930.00, the 2D USB barcode scanner at $875.00, and freight at $350.00; the Pak-Edge UD 2.0 Software and one day of on-site installation/training were included at no additional cost. Eight total solicitations were received with two sourced bidders and two NIGP vendors sourced; no non-responsive bids were recorded. The alternate bidder, BD Parata Systems, redlined terms and conditions and proposed higher-end alternate products exceeding $100,000.00 excluding installation and training. The vendor was confirmed not debarred or suspended via Sam.gov, and payment was to be made via ACH transfer with FOB Destination terms. The contract specified delivery within 90 days of purchase order receipt and included a minimum one-year warranty covering 100 percent of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses, with pricing remaining firm for the entire contract period and no additional surcharges or fuel charges permitted.