Aerial Lift and Service Body (Supply and Install)

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, in collaboration with Merrimack County, is seeking bids for Request for Bid (RFB) 157-25, which involves the procurement and installation of two aerial lifts and two service bodies for the NH Department of Transportation. The specific procurement calls for a fiberglass service body with a 37' articulating/telescoping aerial lift to be installed on a Ford F550 Standard Cab 2X4 chassis. The technical specifications require a single passenger non-insulated aerial lift with a minimum 37' height to bottom of basket, 41' working height, and 25' horizontal reach, with preference given to lift models like Versa lift SST-37NE, UTEM UTLN41, and DUR-A-LIFT DTAS38. Vendors must provide comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and warranty the equipment for a minimum of two years. The bid distribution is scheduled for 4/9/2025, with questions due by 4/16/2025, and a bid closing date of 4/30/2025 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The successful vendor will be required to deliver and install the equipment within forty-five (45) business days of contract award to the NH DOT Mechanical Services location in Concord, NH.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of enterprises. Vendors must be registered with the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property and comply with state registration requirements for corporations and limited liability companies. Qualifying vendors are required to have service and repair facilities within 45 miles of Concord, NH, and must provide two sets of Safety Data Sheets for all construction and coating materials. The warranty terms include a two-year no-cost warranty from the truck's in-service date, two complete equipment safety inspections, vendor-provided training, and comprehensive documentation including operator, repair, and parts manuals. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the bid emphasizes environmentally friendly products and encourages vendors to supply materials with characteristics such as energy efficiency, reusability, recyclability, and reduced environmental impact. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specification requirements, with a focus on technical compliance and overall value.