Bridge Beam Slabs

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is soliciting bids for Request for Bid (RFB) No. 168-25 to procure 8 pre-stressed bridge beam slabs for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT). The specific procurement involves 4' x 31'8" prestressed concrete slabs to be delivered to the NHDOT facility located at 387 S Stark Hwy in Weare, NH. The bid opportunity covers the manufacturing, delivery, and warranty of these specialized bridge components, with technical specifications requiring LRFD (Load and Resistance Factor Design) methodology, HL93 design loading, and a compressive strength of 6000 psi at 28 days. Vendors must provide detailed technical documentation, including material safety data sheets and comply with environmental guidelines. Key dates for this procurement include a bid posting on 4/11/2025, a final date for questions on 4/21/2025, with state responses expected by 4/25/2025, and a bid submission deadline of 4/29/2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The successful vendor will be required to complete delivery within 30 days of receiving the purchase order and provide a comprehensive warranty covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses for at least one year.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and be prepared to invoice electronically to keith.d.perkins@dot.nh.gov. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest-cost bidder meeting all specifications, with the ability to reject any or all bids. Fabricators must be certified by the Prestressed Concrete Institute and adhere to strict quality control standards, including specific guidelines for mix design, testing, and member inspection. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement involves a one-time order with firm pricing in US dollars, inclusive of all delivery and associated costs. The technical specifications suggest this is part of the state's infrastructure improvement program, potentially for bridge maintenance or replacement on NH Route 114 in Weare, NH. Payment terms are net 30 days after delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the bridge beam slabs.