Service body, crane, and lift gate (supply and install)

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services is requesting bids for supply and installation of a service body, crane, and lift gate system on a new Ford F-350 chassis, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time and questions due August 10, 2026.

The scope comprises three integrated components: a Reading Crane Master CL108ADW-WR.LED CM3 service body (or equivalent) with 108-inch length, 77.5-inch width, galvannealed steel construction, and LED lighting; an Auto Crane EC3.2 PRX wireless crane (or equivalent) with 3,200-pound capacity at 3.5 feet and 360-degree rotation; and a Thieman TT15ET AL 4932+6 GALV liftgate (or equivalent) with 1,500-pound capacity and aluminum platform. The vendor must provide complete installation including LED compartment lighting, crane battery system, receiver hitch, headache rack with beacons and work lights, and rear vision camera integration. Work must be completed no later than October 31, 2026, with an approximate start date of ASAP. A pre-work conference between the vendor and the state agency is required before commencement.

Pricing is quoted as a single line-item total cost in U.S. dollars, including all supply, delivery, and installation with no additional charges permitted. The state reserves the right to reject any bids or award by individual item. Payment terms are net 30 days following invoice receipt and completion of delivery and inspection. The vendor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus workers' compensation coverage. A one-year warranty covering all parts, labor, shipping, and travel is required, or the manufacturer's standard warranty if longer. Delivery is FOB destination to a vendor location where the state will drop off and pick up the vehicle. The bid remains valid for 180 days from the closing date. The resulting contract is non-exclusive. Contact Emily Antoni at 603-934-9923 or Emily.M.Antoni@des.nh.gov.