CONTRACT: NHDES Generator Replacement Services

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for generator replacement services at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Waste Management facility in Portsmouth, NH. The procurement involves the removal of an existing 150-kilowatt diesel generator and installation of a replacement natural gas-fueled generator with a minimum capacity of 100 kilowatts, including a block heater, battery, and battery charger from a nationally recognized UL-listed brand with a five-year manufacturer's warranty. Qualified vendors must be licensed to work in New Hampshire with a minimum of five years of verifiable commercial experience in installing, servicing, and maintaining generator systems, with all technicians possessing current applicable electrical and gas fitter licenses. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for the proposed generator unit cost, project materials cost, installation labor, existing generator removal costs, removal transportation costs, and alternative delivery location options, with all pricing remaining firm and fixed throughout the contract period. The bid submission deadline is April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions due by March 16, 2026, and state responses provided by March 23, 2026. Site visitations are encouraged and can be coordinated with Jason Domke at (603) 559-1506 or Gardner Warr at (603) 271-3440. The contract term shall commence May 1, 2026, or upon Governor and Executive Council approval, whichever is later, through December 18, 2026 (approximately ten months), with a potential three-month extension available under mutual agreement, and all work must be performed between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on business days unless pre-approved otherwise.

The RFB document does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond. Prior to contract award, successful vendors must submit proof of comprehensive general liability insurance coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with evidence of workers' compensation insurance. The selected vendor must provide operational training to NHDES representatives and warranty all work completed for a minimum of one year. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The specific budget or award value for this contract has not been disclosed in the available materials, though pricing must include all delivery costs, installation labor, materials, and removal services as part of the firm, fixed-price proposal.