Hydraulic-driven forestry mulcher head

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is requesting bids for one hydraulic-driven forestry mulcher head compatible with a 2015 Kubota KX 040-4 rubber-tracked mini excavator, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and questions due August 10, 2026.

The mulcher head must be compatible with FAE BL0/EX 75, Seppi E10 085, or equivalent models and include a direct-drive hydraulic motor, depth-control cutting system, and hardened steel blades capable of mulching vegetation up to a minimum of 3 inches in diameter. The equipment must operate within the excavator's available flow capacity of 8 to 25 liters per minute. All equipment must be new of the current model year and may not be used, rebuilt, refurbished, or previously used for demonstration. Product literature and material safety data sheets must accompany submissions.

Delivery is required within 90 days of purchase order receipt to the NHDES Dam Bureau in Concord, New Hampshire, with all costs quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis inclusive of delivery and all associated charges. Bid prices must remain firm throughout the contract period and be quoted in U.S. dollars. The successful vendor must provide a warranty covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses for a period of not less than one year or the manufacturer's standard period, whichever is greater, from the date of receipt, inspection, and acceptance.

This is a one-time purchase order with award to the responsible vendor submitting a conforming bid at the lowest cost. The State reserves non-exclusive award authority and may retain other contractors. Payment will be made via ACH transfer 30 days after invoice receipt or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may terminate the contract at any time with 30 days' written notice. The purchasing agent is Lincoln Adams; complete bid documents and addendums are available at https://das.nh.gov/purchasing/vendorresources.asp or by contacting NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov.