2024 or 2025 Police AWD Utility Vehicle (SUV)

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services Division of Procurement and Support Services is seeking bids for three 2024 or 2025 Police AWD Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for the Department of Corrections, located in Concord, New Hampshire. The procurement covers a specific set of detailed vehicle specifications, including requirements for color, engine, transmission, drivetrain, tires, brakes, steering, interior, electrical systems, and emergency equipment. The bid requires vendors to provide vehicles that meet precise technical specifications, such as specific wheel base, alternator capacity, battery requirements, and other critical components. Bids are due by June 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with evaluation based on the lowest bid that meets all specified requirements. The contract will be executed through a state purchase order, with delivery required within 180 days after order receipt, and the successful vendor must provide a one-year warranty on the vehicles.

The procurement documents do not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Three vendors submitted bids for this opportunity: Central Dodge, Grappone Ford, and One Nation Distribution LLC, with bid prices ranging from $126,318.00 to $134,982.00 for the three units. The recommended award went to One Nation Distribution LLC at a unit cost of $42,106.00, with a total extended cost of $126,318.00. The payment method will be ACH, with products delivered FOB. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to add or delete items from the contract as needed. While no specific incumbent vendor is highlighted, the bid summary indicates a competitive bidding process with multiple vendors participating in the solicitation.