Drum mulcher

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of one 60-inch drum mulcher compatible with a 2016 Volvo MCT 110C skid steer loader. The equipment must feature specific technical specifications including a 9-inch cut capacity, 4-point hardened carbide steel teeth, heavy-duty brush bar, replaceable abrasion-resistant AR 400 liner, severe duty-rated bearings, maintenance access panels, quick couplers for hydraulic connection, and a quick-attach plate for skid steer integration. The evaluation criteria emphasizes lowest total cost while meeting all specified requirements, with bid prices remaining firm throughout the contract period and quoted in U.S. dollars on an FOB Destination basis inclusive of delivery and all ancillary costs. The bid solicitation was posted on March 20, 2026, with a deadline for questions and clarifications on March 27, 2026, and the State's response to questions due March 30, 2026. The bid closing date is April 3, 2026, at 1:45 PM Eastern Time, with delivery required to the NH Department of Transportation at 33 Smokey Bear Boulevard, Concord, New Hampshire 03301 within 30 days of purchase order issuance. Successful vendors must provide a warranty covering 100 percent of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses for a period of not less than one year or the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is greater.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are specified in this procurement. All vendors must be duly registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a completed vendor application package on file with the Bureau of Purchase and Property prior to bid award. The procurement is structured as a non-exclusive purchase order with award made to the single vendor offering the lowest compliant bid; no incumbent vendors, existing contractors, or integration requirements with current infrastructure are identified. Payment shall not be due until 30 days after invoice receipt at the agency business office or after all items have been delivered, inspected, and accepted, whichever occurs later, and will be processed via ACH transfer. Special charges, surcharges, fuel charges, or credit card transaction fees are prohibited and must be incorporated into the base bid price. Bids must be submitted via email to NH.Purchasing@DAS.NH.Gov with the requisition number 256352, and questions should be directed to Jonah Rosa at Jonah.L.Rosa@DAS.NH.Gov.