Guard Rails

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, in conjunction with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) 139-26 for the supply of guard rails and related components on a one-time basis. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of guard rail materials and repair parts distributed across six NHDOT district locations statewide, including steel posts and blocks, bolts (button head and hex head), W-beam guard rail components, powder-coated and galvanized repair parts, SoftStop Trinity and MSKT end terminal units with associated repair parts, delineation components, and delineator posts. The bid offer sheet contains 45 line items with quantities varying by district, ranging from 4 to 5,500 units per item type, and all guard rail products must comply with NHDOT General Specifications. The successful vendor must complete delivery of all items within 30 days of purchase order receipt to designated district locations, with bid prices quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis in U.S. dollars, including all delivery costs and surcharges. Vendors must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering 100 percent of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses, and must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire with a completed vendor application on file with the Bureau of Purchase and Property prior to award. The state reserves the right to award by item, part, or portion of items to responsible vendors submitting conforming bids at the lowest cost. Questions must be submitted by May 5, 2026, with state responses provided by May 7, 2026, and the bid closing date is May 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with bid opening conducted electronically via Microsoft Teams and WebEx; bids remain valid for 180 days from the due date.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements, or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types, indicating that all qualified vendors meeting the standard business registration requirements are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific technology integration requirements are detailed beyond compliance with NHDOT General Specifications. Payment terms extend to 30 days after invoice receipt or item delivery, inspection, and acceptance, whichever is later, with payments made via ACH transfer. The procurement documents do not provide an explicit budget range or estimated award value; however, the comprehensive scope of 45 line items with significant quantities across six districts suggests a substantial contract value. Vendors interested in pursuing this opportunity should ensure they can meet the firm pricing requirements, the 30-day delivery timeline, and the warranty obligations prior to submission.