License Plate Aluminum

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, issued a Request for Bid for the supply of 45,000 pounds of aluminum for license plate manufacturing. Vendors may bid on one or all three product options: recycled aluminum at 0.27 inches thick, virgin aluminum at 0.27 inches thick, or alternative specification aluminum at 0.32 inches thick. The aluminum must meet stringent technical specifications including alloy composition requirements, ultimate strength of 17,000 to 23,000 psi, minimum yield strength of 12,000 psi, specific surface finish standards, and conversion coating requirements. Vendors must provide Material Safety Data Sheets and demonstrate compliance with environmental preferences where practical. All bids must be submitted by March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time to NH.Purchasing@DAS.NH.Gov, with questions due by March 17, 2026. The bid opening will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams on the closing date, and delivery is required to NH Correctional Industries in Concord, New Hampshire, with a minimum 48-hour notice required prior to shipment. The successful vendor must warrant all items for a minimum of one year from receipt and acceptance, covering 100 percent of parts, labor, shipping, and expenses.

All bid prices must be firm and include delivery costs with no additional surcharges, special charges, or fuel charges permitted, with pricing structured as FOB Destination included in the bid price. Payment will be made via ACH within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. This is a one-time purchase order with no renewal options specified, and the State will evaluate bids and determine which product option to award following the bid closing. The summary does not identify any specific set-aside designations, restrictions on responder types, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges for this procurement. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice.