CONTRACT: Plumbing & Fixture Repair Parts

The State of New Hampshire, through its Department of Administrative Services Bureau of Purchase and Property, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Plumbing & Fixture Repair Parts contract (Bid 2788-24) to supply various plumbing products and equipment to state agencies and eligible participants. The procurement seeks vendors capable of providing an extensive range of items including black and copper fittings, chemicals, controls, drains, faucets, flush valves, heating equipment, insulation, pipes, pumps, sinks, sprinklers, valves, and water coolers. Bidders must provide pricing as uniform percent discounts across manufacturers' product lines, with all pricing inclusive of delivery and ancillary costs on an FOB Destination basis. The bid was posted on July 20, 2023, with a closing date of August 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST, and the contract is scheduled to commence on December 1, 2023, continuing for three years through November 30, 2026, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. Vendors must deliver standard items within five business days after receipt of order and specialty items within ten business days, with no additional surcharges or special fees permitted. The State reserves the right to award contracts to primary and secondary vendors based on lowest total cost and minimum average discount.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must be registered with the New Hampshire Bureau of Purchase and Property and, if applicable, with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. The successful bidders for this contract are Best Plumbing Specialties, Inc. (Myersville, Maryland), F.W. Webb Company (Bedford, Massachusetts), and The Granite Group Wholesalers LLC (Concord, New Hampshire). Vendors are required to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation coverage. Price adjustments are permitted annually, capped at 3% or the documented manufacturer increase percentage, whichever is lower, with thirty days' written notice required. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid includes estimated usage quantities for various line items, suggesting a substantial procurement opportunity. Payment will be processed via ACH or Procurement Card within thirty days of invoice receipt and acceptance of goods, providing clear financial terms for the contract.