bid-2617-23-award--1-.pdf

This is a Bid Summary and Award document issued by the State of New Hampshire's Division of Procurement Support Services, Bureau of Purchase Property, for Vehicle Glass Replacement and Installation Services (RFB #2617-23). The solicitation sought qualified vendors to provide windshield replacement, installation, and repair services meeting National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS) requirements across all ten counties in New Hampshire, with both on-site and drop-off service options available. The estimated annual requirements included 89 windshield replacements and 13 chip repairs across nine counties, plus 32 windshield replacements and 3 chip repairs in Coos County. The bid closing occurred on June 14, 2023, at 9:00 AM EST, with vendor questions due by June 9, 2023. The contract was awarded to Marbucco Corp. (doing business as Granite State Glass) and is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2023, upon Governor and Executive Council approval, with an initial five-year term and potential two-year renewal options.

Marbucco Corp. submitted the winning bid of $34,350.00, undercutting the competing bid from Glass America at $42,110.00. The award was based on pricing, discount rates, and comprehensive service capabilities, with vendors required to provide hourly labor rates, material costs, and overall discounts from NAGS pricing standards. Marbucco's bid included a 38 percent discount on NAGS List price compared to Glass America's 43.33 percent discount, with unit costs of $65.00 for windshield replacements and $75.00 for chip repairs. The successful vendor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance. The contract requires a one-year warranty covering 100 percent of repair or replacement costs and submission of quarterly and annual usage reports. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the State to retain additional contractors at its discretion, with payment via ACH or procurement card within thirty days of invoice receipt and service acceptance.