Snow Plows

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is requesting bids on 71 units of snow-plow equipment across six NHDOT districts, with bids due June 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. All vendors must bid on all line items to be considered.

The scope comprises three equipment categories: one-way front-mounted plows (17 units in medium and heavy configurations), reversible front-mounted plows (16 units in medium and heavy configurations), and snow-plow wings (21 units in medium and heavy versions, right and left orientations). Equipment must be manufactured by producers capable of minimum 100-unit annual output and must be compatible with existing Frink or Viking truck attachments without modification. All plows and wings must be interchangeable and suitable for high-speed highway operations. Approved manufacturers are Everest, LaRochelle, Tenco, and Viking. Detailed weight, dimensional, and paint specifications apply, with coatings finished in NH Omaha Orange (Federal Standard 595B color 12243) and compliant with New Hampshire environmental regulations prohibiting RCRA-listed metals, certain volatile organic compounds, and toxic metals including lead, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium. Manufacturers must submit laboratory test results and written certificates of conformance prior to delivery. Comprehensive technical documentation — operating instructions, maintenance and repair shop manuals, parts lists, and service bulletins — is required. Prior to award, winning bidders must demonstrate in-state service capability or obtain written manufacturer guarantees for statewide service support at no cost to the state.

Delivery is required to multiple NHDOT district warehouses and patrol sheds within 30 days of purchase order receipt, F.O.B. Destination with no additional charges. The contract includes a minimum one-year warranty covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses, or the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is greater. Bid prices must be firm, include all costs, and permit no surcharges, fuel charges, or credit-card fees. Payment is made via ACH within 30 days of invoice or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. Questions are due June 12, 2026, with State responses provided by June 16. Vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and have a completed Vendor Application Package on file with the Bureau of Purchase and Property prior to award.