License Plate Aluminum

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking a one-time purchase order for license plate aluminum through Bid #111-25, with a total procurement volume of 80,000 pounds to be delivered in three separate installments throughout 2025. Vendors may bid on three potential aluminum specifications: recycled aluminum (.27" thick x 12.125" wide), virgin aluminum (.27" thick x 12.125" wide), or alternative specifications aluminum (.32" thick x 12.125" wide), with the state reserving the right to determine the final product type after bid closing. The procurement requires vendors to meet specific technical requirements including precise alloy specifications, strength requirements, and surface finishing standards. Bid submissions are due on March 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with vendor questions required to be submitted by March 3, 2025, and state responses to be provided by March 5, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost compliant bidder, with all prices mandated to be F.O.B. destination and inclusive of all delivery costs, with no additional charges permitted.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Delivery of the aluminum is specified to NH Correctional Industries in Concord, NH, with a structured delivery schedule of 40,000 pounds in May 2025, 20,000 pounds in August 2025, and the final 20,000 pounds in November 2025. The state has incorporated environmental considerations into the procurement, requiring vendors to disclose if products contain mercury or PFAS. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement represents a significant one-time purchase order for aluminum materials. The state will evaluate bids based on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and environmental considerations, with the ultimate goal of securing a reliable aluminum supply for license plate production.