Contract: aluminum sign blanks

The State of New Hampshire, through its Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking competitive bids for aluminum sign blanks under solicitation number 3106-26. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of sign blank products, including circular, rectangular, octagonal, and pentagonal configurations, with specific material requirements of ASTM Alloy 6061-T6 or 5052-H38. Sign blanks must meet precise thickness specifications: 0.080" for sheets under 36" in longest dimension and 0.100" for larger signs. Vendors must bid on all items or at least 80% of items to be considered for award, with evaluation based on lowest cost by line item or in total. The bid was distributed on January 8, 2026, with a firm deadline of January 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The final date for submitting questions is January 23, 2026, with state responses due by January 26, 2026. The proposed contract term will commence upon Governor and Executive Council approval and extend through March 31, 2031, with potential two-year extension options.

Political subdivisions and eligible nonprofits may participate in this contract at established pricing, expanding the potential user base beyond the primary state agency. Successful vendors must demonstrate substantial operational capabilities, including maintaining adequate inventory, delivering within five business days of order placement, and providing quarterly and annual usage reports. Vendors are required to establish an online ordering system with inventory control and reporting capabilities. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with appropriate workers' compensation insurance. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid allows for potential price adjustments annually or biannually, contingent on industry changes, with the state reserving the right to reject unreasonable increases. Payment terms are favorable, offering early payment discounts of 0.25% within 20 days and 0.50% within 10 days for orders exceeding $5,000, to be processed via ACH or procurement card within 30 days of invoice receipt or item acceptance.