bid-27-26-award.pdf

This is a bid award summary issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement Support Services, for the procurement of reclining therapy tubs for the Glencliff Home. The solicitation, identified as RQ 27-26, sought two reclining therapy tubs with specialized features including a built-in disinfecting system, temperature-controlled mixing valve, battery backup, one-touch recline mechanism, air spa system, automatic self-purge, side-access door, and flexible hand-held shower wand. The tubs were specified to be white, measuring 73 inches long, 34 inches wide, and 51 inches high with a 24-inch seat width. The bid distribution occurred on September 15, 2025, with questions due by September 16, 2025, state responses provided by September 19, 2025, and bid closing on September 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract award was made with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt at the Glencliff Home location. Warranty requirements included a five-year limited warranty on external finishes and fiberglass shell, three-year limited warranty on specified parts, and lifetime warranty on the door seal.

Direct Supply was selected as the award recipient with a unit cost of $17,695.01 per tub for an extended cost of $35,390.02 for the two units. This bid represented a 10 percent cost savings of $3,390.02 in total compared to other proposals and a 38 percent savings when compared to the next lowest bid. Five solicitations were received, with five bidders sourced and two from the NIGP vendor database; no non-responsive bids were identified. The vendor was confirmed as not debarred or suspended according to Sam.gov records. Payment method options included P-card or ACH, with ACH selected for this transaction. No specific set-aside designations were identified, and the procurement was conducted as a competitive process open to all qualified vendors.