CHROMX 9100 Rebar

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is soliciting bids for Request for Bid (RFB) 183-25, specifically targeting the procurement of ChromX 9100 Reinforcing Steel for Merrimack County. The procurement includes 1,152 ChromX 9100 Reinforcement #5 x 20' bars, 792 ChromX 9100 Reinforcement #6 x 20' bars, and multiple splice bars in varying lengths and grades. All materials must meet ASTM A1035 Grade 100 standards and be delivered in one-ton bundles, with each 20' bar bound together. The bid is scheduled for submission by May 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with an expected delivery timeline of 10 weeks after purchase order receipt to the NH Department of Transportation in Franklin, NH. Evaluation criteria will focus on total cost, with vendors required to provide certificates of compliance, including comprehensive mill reports. Vendors must ensure materials are shipped covered to prevent water damage, with uncovered loads subject to automatic rejection.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid emphasizes environmentally friendly practices, encouraging vendors to provide products with energy-efficient, reusable, recyclable characteristics and postconsumer recycled materials. The contract appears to be a one-time order with a precise delivery location and includes a mandatory one-year warranty covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and associated expenses. Though a specific budget range is not detailed, the comprehensive specifications and warranty requirements suggest a significant procurement investment. The bid is open to vendors capable of meeting the stringent technical specifications for ChromX 9100 Reinforcing Steel, with a focus on quality, compliance, and environmental considerations. Potential respondents should carefully review the complete bid documentation to ensure full alignment with the technical and logistical requirements outlined in the solicitation.