Guardrails and parts

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking bids for a comprehensive guardrail and parts procurement through Request for Bid (RFB) 76-25, targeting multiple New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) districts and the Bureau of Turnpikes. The solicitation covers eight distinct product categories including steel posts and blocks, standard guardrail sections, powder-coated and galvanized repair parts, end terminal units, and specialized guardrail components. Deliverables include specific quantities such as 750 poly offset blocks, 800 steel posts, 220 mid-span splice W-beam sections, and 30 MSKT complete units, to be distributed across six NHDOT district locations including Lancaster, Enfield, Moultonborough, Swanzey, Manchester, and Lee, with a new delivery point added at the Bureau of Turnpikes in Hooksett. The bid requires delivery within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with a one-year warranty covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, and related expenses. Key dates include a bid solicitation distribution by December 11, 2024, questions due by January 3, 2025, state responses by January 6, 2025, and a final bid closing on January 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Award will be made to the lowest cost responsive bidder meeting all specifications, with the state reserving the right to award by individual items.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must be registered to do business in New Hampshire and complete a vendor application package prior to award. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the state to retain multiple contractors for the same goods or services if needed. Pricing must be FOB destination with all delivery costs included, and no additional charges for special handling, fuel surcharges, or credit card transactions will be permitted. Bid prices must remain firm for 180 days from the bid due date, with payment terms of net 30 days after delivery and acceptance or invoice receipt. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed offer sheet suggests a potentially substantial procurement across multiple product categories and NHDOT districts. Vendors will be required to provide unit pricing for a comprehensive range of guardrail components, with the state evaluating responses based on cost, compliance with technical specifications, and overall responsiveness to the solicitation requirements.