bid-181-26-award.pdf

This is a Bid Award Summary document from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation's Division of Procurement Support Services for Snowplow Equipment (RFB 181-26). The procurement solicited bids for nine units of snowplow equipment across three categories: three two-way heavy front-mounted plows, three heavy right-side wing plows, and three heavy left-side wing plows. Bids were due June 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The equipment must be new, current model year, and compatible with existing Frink or Viking truck attachments. Approved manufacturers include Everest, LaRochelle, Viking, and Tenco, with moldboards fabricated from minimum 10 U.S.S. gauge steel. All equipment must comply with New Hampshire hazardous waste regulations with coatings containing no hexavalent chromium or cadmium applied to SSPC-SP6 standards in NH Omaha Orange. Delivery is required within 90 days of purchase order receipt to NHDOT's Bureau of Turnpikes facility in Hooksett, and equipment carries a one-year warranty minimum covering parts, labor, shipping, travel, and lodging.

The contract was awarded to Cives Corporation d/b/a Viking Cives USA on the basis of lowest total cost conforming bid. The award total cost is $50,055.00 compared to the competing bid of $42,558.00, with unit prices ranging from $2,618.00 to $10,250.00 depending on equipment type. Payment will be made via ACH or P-card on F.O.B. Destination terms, with all delivery costs included in the bid price and no additional surcharges or fuel charges permitted. The vendor has confirmed D&B report on file and is not debarred. Two solicitations were received with 25 sourced bidders and 96 NIGP vendors sourced in the procurement process.