2025 wheel loader backhoe

The State of New Hampshire, specifically the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking to procure one 2025 Wheel Loader Backhoe for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), with delivery targeted to the NH Bureau of Trails in Lancaster, Coos County. The procurement requires a heavy equipment vehicle with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 69 HP gross engine power, EPA Tier 4/EU Stage IIIB emissions compliance, diesel fuel type, and an enclosed cab with air conditioning and heat. The equipment must have a 4-wheel drive configuration with detailed performance requirements for both loader and backhoe functions, including minimum bucket dig force, breakout force, and a 9-foot loader reach. The bid solicitation was distributed on December 11, 2024, with questions due by December 20, 2024, and state responses provided by December 23, 2024. The final bid submission deadline is December 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with a required delivery window of 120 days after purchase order receipt. Award will be made to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified technical and performance requirements.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires all bidders to be registered vendors with the State of New Hampshire prior to award. Three vendors submitted bids: United Construction and Forestry, Beauregard Equipment, and Milton Cat, with United Construction and Forestry ultimately winning the contract at a total delivered cost of $120,350.00. The contract specifies comprehensive warranty coverage for 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses for a minimum of one year or the manufacturer's standard warranty period, whichever is greater. Payment terms are net 30 days after delivery, inspection, and acceptance. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the state to utilize other vendors if needed. The procurement process involved sourcing from 140 NIGP vendors, with 154 non-responsive bidders, and the final award was managed by Lincoln Adams from the state's procurement division.