bid-2617-23-award.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) Bid Summary and Award document issued by the State of New Hampshire, Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement Support Services, Bureau of Purchase Property. RFB #2617-23 solicited qualified vendors to provide vehicle glass replacement, installation, and chip repair services covering all ten counties in New Hampshire. The procurement estimated quantities of 89 windshield replacements, 13 windshield chip repairs, and 89 average windshield costs after discount. The bid was posted on June 2, 2023, with a closing date and time of June 14, 2023, at 9:00 AM EST. The initial contract term is five years with potential extension options for up to two additional years. The award was made to Marbucco Corp., doing business as Granite State Glass, on June 14, 2023.

The awarded vendor, Marbucco Corp., submitted the lowest responsive bid of $34,350.00, compared to Glass America's bid of $42,110.00. Marbucco Corp.'s pricing included a 38 percent discount on NAGS List price for windshield replacements at $65.00 per unit, windshield chip repairs at $75.00 per unit, and an average windshield cost of $310.00 per unit after discount. Pricing must remain firm for the first contract year with potential adjustments on subsequent anniversaries subject to 30-day written notice and substantiation. The contract is non-exclusive and available to political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Key vendor requirements include maintaining general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance, and providing a one-year warranty covering 100% of repair or replacement costs. Vendors must establish individual customer accounts within three business days of order placement and submit quarterly and annual usage reports.