Gravity Separator

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, has issued Request for Bid (RFB) 131-26 for the procurement of one lab-sized gravity separator unit. The equipment specifications require a lab pressure gravity separator with a maximum deck area of 3 square feet, powered by a 1 HP motor capable of operating at both 115 and 230 volts, featuring standard feed capability and an integrated filter unit. All equipment must be new and of current model year, not used or refurbished. The deliverable must be delivered within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the NH State Forest Nursery in Boscawen, New Hampshire. Award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting a conforming bid that meets all specifications at the lowest cost. Bid prices must be firm and inclusive of all costs and delivery on an FOB Destination basis, with no additional surcharges or fuel charges permitted. The deadline for bid submission is April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the last date for submitting questions set for April 23, 2026. The successful vendor must provide a warranty covering 100 percent of parts, shipping, labor, and expenses for not less than one year or the manufacturer's standard period, whichever is greater, and payment will be made 30 days after invoice receipt or delivery, inspection, and acceptance, whichever is later.

Vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a completed Vendor Application Package on file prior to award. The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. Vendors are required to provide Material Safety Data Sheets for all products covered under RSA 277-A and are encouraged to supply environmentally preferable products where practical. The bid will be opened via electronic means through Microsoft Teams with public access provided. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the contract will be in the form of a State of New Hampshire purchase order. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to award by item or portion thereof.