Model year 2025 utility task vehicle

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking to procure Model Year 2025 Utility Task Vehicles for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, specifically for use in Coos County. The procurement requires a robust utility vehicle with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 80 HP engine, 4 passenger seats, cargo bed, front winch, 2-inch ball hitch, windshield, 2,500 lb towing capacity, 1,000 lb box capacity, off-road tires suitable for trail work and mountain terrain, minimum 13-inch ground clearance, minimum 11-inch suspension travel, 3-mode throttle control, and LED headlights. The bid solicitation requires vendors to submit comprehensive proposals meeting all specified technical requirements, with bids due by December 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Potential bidders were required to submit questions by December 18, 2024, with state responses provided by December 19, 2024. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder that meets all technical specifications, with delivery required within 120 days after receipt of the Purchase Order to the North Country Resource Center in Lancaster, NH.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Four vendors submitted bids for this opportunity: Logistics 365 (with a Can-Am Defender MAX HD7 at $15,496.00), Chaves Brothers Management (Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 Premium at $23,049.99), RumbleOn Dealers DBA RideNow Powersports (Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 Premium at $24,374.98), and One Nation Distribution (Kawasaki Mule at $24,994.00). Notably, Logistics 365's bid was deemed non-compliant due to failing three critical specifications related to engine horsepower, ground clearance, and suspension travel. The procurement terms specify FOB Delivered pricing and ACH payment method, with payment terms of net 30 days after delivery, inspection, and acceptance. Vendors were required to be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a completed Vendor Application Package on file prior to award. The warranty requirements mandate 100% coverage of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses for a minimum of one year or the manufacturer's standard period, whichever is greater.