Shipping/storage container

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, has issued Request for Bid (RFB) No. 24-26 for two shipping/storage containers to be delivered to DOT District 6 locations in Milton and Stafford, New Hampshire. The procurement specifically calls for two 40' x 8' x 9.5' High Cube Containers with four doors, constructed of 14 Gauge Corten Steel and featuring a beige exterior. Technical specifications require the containers to be wind and watertight, with side doors measuring 7'8" wide and an end double door. The bid was distributed on 8/25/2025, with vendor questions due by 9/3/2025, and the final bid closing set for 9/10/2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Vendors must commit to delivering the containers within 45 days of receiving the purchase order, with delivery restricted to 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. The state will evaluate and award the contract based on the lowest cost that meets all specified requirements, with the bid remaining valid for 180 days from the closing date.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of enterprises. A one-year warranty is included, covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and associated expenses. Pricing must be submitted in US dollars and include all delivery costs, with no additional surcharges permitted. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is for a one-time order of two shipping containers. The bid documents do not reference incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Vendors should note that the pricing must be comprehensive, covering all aspects of container procurement and delivery, and the state reserves the right to make an award that best meets their operational requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness.