DNCR Jackets

The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) has issued Request for Bid (RFB) 20-26 for a comprehensive jacket procurement for Cannon Mountain ski area staff, specifically targeting winter uniforms across multiple categories. The procurement involves 991 total garments, including 3-layer outdoor shell jackets for standard outdoor, patrol, safety patrol, and junior patrol uniforms, as well as a 2-layer utility jacket and softshell vest. Each uniform type requires specific color schemes and detailed embroidery, with two logos to be placed on the front upper left chest and upper center back. The bid is scheduled for distribution on 8/14/2025, with vendor questions due by 8/28/2025, and the final bid closing on 9/5/2025 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Delivery is specified as 30 days after purchase order receipt, with the destination being the Division of Parks and Recreation at 260 Tramway Drive in Franconia, NH. Vendors must provide all necessary labor, tools, transportation, materials, equipment, and permits for embroidery and screen-printing services, and must submit material safety data sheets in compliance with the Worker's Right to Know Act.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, but vendors must be registered to do business in New Hampshire and have a completed Vendor Application Package on file with the Bureau of Purchase and Property. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid requires a minimum 90-day warranty or manufacturer's standard warranty period. Although no explicit budget range is provided in the documents, the bid indicates that pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period and be submitted in US dollars, inclusive of all delivery and associated costs. The award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost bid that meets all specified requirements, with the State reserving the right to reject any or all bids. The procurement covers a diverse range of jacket sizes from XS to 4XL, with specific quantity allocations for each size across different uniform categories, suggesting a comprehensive outfitting strategy for Cannon Mountain ski area personnel.