bid-20-27-award.pdf

This is a bid award summary from the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement Support Services, for the procurement of one hydraulic-driven forestry mulcher head. The solicitation (RQ # 20-27) sought equipment compatible with a 2015 Kubota KX 040-4 rubber-tracked mini excavator, with specifications requiring compatibility with FAE BL0/EX 75, Seppi E10 085, or equivalent models. The equipment must feature a direct-drive hydraulic motor, depth-control cutting system, and hardened steel blades capable of mulching vegetation up to a minimum of 3 inches in diameter, operating within the excavator's available flow capacity of 8 to 25 liters per minute. All equipment must be new of the current model year and not previously used, rebuilt, or refurbished. Bids were due on August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with questions due by August 10, 2026. Delivery is required within 90 days of purchase order receipt to the NHDES Dam Bureau in Concord, New Hampshire.

MB Tractor was selected as the successful bidder with the lowest conforming bid of $14,900.00. Four competing bids were received from Tri County Contractors Supply, Inc. ($17,988.00), Allied Equip Tech International, Inc. ($18,384.00), United Ag and Turf ($23,000.00), and one additional bidder at $33,534.00. All quotations are on an F.O.B. Destination basis inclusive of delivery and associated charges, with payment to be made via ACH transfer 30 days after invoice receipt or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. The successful vendor must provide a warranty covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses for not less than one year or the manufacturer's standard period, whichever is greater, from the date of receipt, inspection, and acceptance. This is a one-time purchase order with no renewal options. The purchasing agent is Lincoln Adams, and a D&B report is on file for the awarded vendor.