Fire-fighting equipment

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is requesting bids for firefighting equipment under RFB 196-26, with bids due June 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This is a one-time purchase order with a 45-day delivery requirement to the New Hampshire Fire Standard, Training and EMS facility in Concord.

The scope encompasses 22 line items of firefighting operational equipment: portable tanks, lighting equipment, intake valves, hand tools, radio straps, ball valves, gate valves, adapters, spanners, hydrant wrenches, hose straps, door wedges, window punches, salvage covers, and hanging baskets. Quantities range from 2 portable aluminum tanks to 36 Boston Leather radio straps. All items must be new, of the current model year where applicable, and meet or exceed specifications as written. Manufacturers specified include Huskey, Vulcan, Akron, Fire Hooks Unlimited, Boston Leather, and Harrington.

Vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a completed Vendor Application Package on file prior to award. Bid prices must remain firm throughout the contract period, quoted in U.S. dollars, and be F.O.B. Destination inclusive of all delivery and associated costs; no surcharges, fuel charges, or credit card fees may be added. Successful vendors must provide a warranty covering 100 percent of parts, shipping, labor, travel, and lodging for not less than one year or the manufacturer's standard warranty period, whichever is greater, from receipt and acceptance.

Questions are due June 19, 2026, with State responses due June 22, 2026. Bid opening will be conducted electronically via Microsoft Teams and open to the public. Payment is due 30 days after invoice receipt or delivery, inspection, and acceptance, whichever is later. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award by individual items.