Aluminum Sign Blanks

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, has issued Request for Bid (RFB) 147-26 for the supply of aluminum sign blanks to be delivered to the NH Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic in Concord, New Hampshire. The procurement seeks five types of aluminum sign blanks in specific quantities: 200 units of 18" x 24" rectangular vertical mount blanks, 200 units of 21" x 15" rectangular horizontal mount blanks, 150 units of 24" x 12" rectangular horizontal mount blanks, 180 units of 30" square diamond mount blanks, and 200 units of 36" square diamond mount blanks. All items must be delivered within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with delivery costs included in the bid price on an F.O.B. destination basis. The successful vendor will be evaluated based on lowest total cost conforming bid and must bid on all items to be considered for award. Bidders must submit questions and clarifications by May 4, 2026, with the state providing responses by May 6, 2026. Bids are due by May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. All vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and maintain a completed vendor application on file prior to bid award.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-asides or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises or designated organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the bid documentation. Vendors must provide a warranty covering 100 percent of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses for a minimum of one year or the manufacturer's standard period, whichever is greater, and bid prices must remain firm for the entire contract period with no additional charges, surcharges, fuel charges, or credit card fees permitted at any time. This is a one-time order with no renewal options noted, and the resulting contract will be non-exclusive, allowing the state to retain other contractors for similar items. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make award by item, part, portion, or group of items. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the bid documentation.