Loader backhoes

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is soliciting bids for the purchase of seven (7) new 4-wheel drive loader/backhoes to be delivered to NH DOT Mechanical Services in Concord, New Hampshire. This is a one-time purchase order contract for new equipment of the current model year. The specification document outlines comprehensive requirements including a 1.25 cubic yard loader bucket and 24-inch backhoe bucket, minimum lift capacity of 5,300 pounds for the loader and 3,200 pounds for the backhoe, minimum digging depth of 17 feet 6 inches SAE, and an EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV certified turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing minimum 100 net horsepower. All equipment must include factory-installed air conditioning and heating, ROPS/FOPS canopy, hydraulic self-leveling loader controls, four-wheel drive with traction control, power shift transmission capable of 22 mph minimum transport speed, and ten LED driving/working lights with minimum 30,000 candlepower front lights. Each unit must be delivered fully serviced and ready for immediate operational use, accompanied by complete operator, parts, and service manuals, a qualified representative to provide training on equipment operation and preventative maintenance, a wireless machine monitoring system with ten-year web-based access, and two complete sets of diagnostic software and hardware packages with ten-year support. The vendor is required to provide a mandatory five-year/7,500-hour no-cost warranty covering the entire machine except tires, glass, and batteries, with repairs required within three working days or replacement unit provision at vendor expense. Bid responses must be submitted electronically by April 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time to NH.Purchasing@DAS.NH.Gov. The deadline for questions and clarifications is March 31, 2026, with the State's responses due April 1, 2026. Successful vendors must complete delivery within 120 days of purchase order receipt, and bid prices must be firm for the entire contract period, quoted in U.S. dollars, with all delivery costs included at F.O.B. Destination pricing to the specified location.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a completed Vendor Application Package on file prior to award. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting a conforming bid at the lowest total cost, with all equipment required to be new and covered by a manufacturer's warranty of not less than one year or the manufacturer's standard period, whichever is greater, covering 100% of parts, labor, shipping, and travel expenses. Payment will be made via ACH transfer within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery acceptance, whichever is later. The bid opening will be conducted electronically via Microsoft Teams and will be open to the public. While no specific budget range is provided in the solicitation documents, the total contract value will be determined by the submitted bids for the seven loader/backhoes and associated services and warranties.