Request for Information Relative to the Process of U-Channel Posts-Galvanized/Green and Misc. Items Section and Delineator Posts

The State of New Hampshire, specifically the Department of Administrative Services' Bureau of Purchase and Property, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) 2024-362 for U-Channel Posts-Galvanized/Green and Miscellaneous Items Section and Delineator Posts, targeting jurisdictions in Merrimack County and Concord City. The procurement seeks comprehensive pricing and industry feedback on various post types, including galvanized and green U-channel posts, delineator posts, framing channel, and conduit clamps. The RFI aims to evaluate current market capabilities and potentially establish a three-year contract with biannual pricing adjustments. Key deliverables include detailed pricing for different post quantities, current delivery timelines for smaller orders (15,000 feet or less of 6' galvanized delineator posts), and vendor insights to inform a future Request for Proposal. Responses are due by August 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST, with the State reserving the right to make RFI responses public, excluding properly marked confidential commercial or financial information.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the RFI documents. The State did not indicate preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or impose specific vendor qualifications beyond the ability to provide pricing and logistical information for the requested posts and materials. Addendum #1 clarified that there would be no minimum order quantity or contract dollar value, and multiple delivery locations across the state would be considered, with typical delivery hours between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. While no incumbent vendors were mentioned, the RFI suggests the State is exploring market options to potentially restructure its current procurement process for these infrastructure-related materials. The procurement appears to be exploratory, seeking market intelligence to inform a future more formal solicitation, without specifying a predetermined budget range or award value.