Passenger transport van

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking to procure a passenger transport van for the New Hampshire Veterans Home located in Tilton, Belknap County. The Request for Bid (RFB #113-25) specifies detailed requirements for a van with high roof configuration, maximum internal height of 6'9", white color, and 4WD/AWD capability. The vehicle must have a gas or flex-fuel powertrain, side wheelchair loading, capacity for two wheelchairs and four additional passengers, and include specific features such as wheel well liners, heat/air conditioning, backup alarm, daytime running lamps, privacy glass, uplifter package, and front license plate bracket. Bids are due by March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with vendor questions required by February 27, 2025, and state responses to be provided by March 3, 2025. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements. Delivery of the van must be completed by June 30, 2025, or the earliest mutually agreed upon date following receipt of the Purchase Order.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises. The bid requires the vendor to provide a minimum one-year warranty or the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is greater, covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and related expenses. Payment terms are net 30 days after invoice receipt and acceptance of goods, with bid prices required to remain firm and include all delivery costs as FOB Destination. While no specific budget range is provided in the available documentation, the procurement is for a single passenger transport van with specialized accessibility features. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase directly for the New Hampshire Veterans Home, with no indication of multiple awards or ongoing contract requirements. Vendors should be prepared to meet all technical specifications and delivery timelines to be considered for this procurement opportunity.