Single and double wing plow hitch and hydraulics

The State of New Hampshire, specifically the Division of Procurement and Support Services, issued a bid invitation (Bid 109-24) for single and double wing plow hitches and hydraulics for the Merrimack County and Concord City jurisdictions. The procurement seeks to establish a one-time purchase order contract for specialized vehicular equipment, with quantities ranging from 2 to 14 units across different vehicle capacities. The original bid solicitation required vendors to provide detailed technical specifications for power tilt plow hitches, including specific hydraulic systems, hitches, and operator controls, with equipment to be primed and painted in Omaha Orange. The initial bid submission deadline was set for January 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, with a required delivery timeframe of 120 days from the purchase order to the NHDOT Bureau of Mechanical Services in Concord, NH. Vendors were expected to submit pricing information on a provided offer sheet, detailing unit and extended costs, with the award to be made to the responsive vendor offering the lowest total cost.

However, an important development occurred with Addendum 1, which canceled the entire bid solicitation in its entirety. The cancellation nullifies the previous procurement details, and potential vendors are instructed to visit the State of New Hampshire purchasing website for updated information. While the original bid documents did not specify precise award values, the scope suggested a potentially significant investment in municipal snow removal equipment. The procurement required vendors to be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a vendor application on file with the Bureau of Purchase and Property prior to award. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the available documentation. The State reserved the right to reject any or all bids and potentially add or delete items from the contract, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.