Cold Planer

The State of New Hampshire, specifically through the Department of Administrative Services' Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking to procure a Cold Planer for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. The procurement is specifically for one John Deere CP24G Cold Planer with G series Vehicle Harness and Gateway (or equivalent), to be delivered to 143 South RD North Hampton, NH 03862. The bid (RFB 213-25) requires a firm, fixed pricing structure with all costs including delivery to be incorporated into the unit price, with no additional surcharges permitted. Bids are due on May 30, 2025, at 3:30 PM Eastern Time, with a required delivery timeframe of 30 days after purchase order receipt. Vendors must comply with environmental preferability guidelines, provide safety data sheets, and demonstrate that their offered equipment meets or exceeds minimum specifications. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract based on lowest cost while meeting specified requirements. Potential vendors are directed to visit https://das.nh.gov/purchasing/vendorresources.aspx for complete bid details and should communicate through Purchasing Agent Jonah Rosa at NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov.

The contract appears to be a non-exclusive procurement with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. The solicitation does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational requirements for bidders. The procurement is a one-time order with no specified renewal options, focused on obtaining a specific piece of equipment for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. While a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid suggests the state is seeking competitive pricing for the cold planer. The contract allows the state flexibility to retain other contractors for similar services if needed. The procurement targets a specific equipment need, with the primary evaluation criteria being cost-effectiveness and meeting the technical specifications for the John Deere 325G machine compatibility. Vendors will be assessed on their ability to provide a cold planer that matches or exceeds the outlined technical requirements while offering the most competitive pricing.