PSU Wood Pellet Supply & Delivery

The University System of New Hampshire (USNH), representing Plymouth State University (PSU), is seeking proposals for wood pellet fuel supply and delivery to the ALLWell North facility located in Holderness, New Hampshire. This Request for Bid (RFB) solicits competitive pricing per ton of wood pellet fuel, inclusive of all delivery costs. The procurement is specifically targeting vendors capable of meeting comprehensive prerequisites, including responding to vendor debarment status, acknowledging standard terms and conditions, and confirming compliance with insurance requirements. Key procurement timeline milestones include a bid release date of 04/08/2019, a questions deadline of 04/15/2019, and proposal submissions due by 04/24/2019 at 2:00 p.m., with an anticipated award decision scheduled for 04/26/2019. The contract is set to be effective from 07/01/2019, with the bidding process conducted electronically through the Jaggaer platform. USNH has emphasized its commitment to sustainability, expressing a preference for working with companies that demonstrate environmental and social responsibility.

The solicitation appears open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified requirements, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The pricing structure is designed to be potentially applicable across all University System of New Hampshire institutions, with potential extended accessibility to New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC) members. While specific award values or budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement suggests a multi-institutional approach to wood pellet fuel procurement. The university reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive minor irregularities, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in wood pellet fuel supply, delivery logistics, and alignment with the university's sustainability objectives. The procurement appears focused on establishing a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious wood pellet fuel supply chain for the ALLWell North facility and potentially other USNH institutions.