Steam kettles

The State of New Hampshire, specifically the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking to procure two gas stationary steam kettles for the NH Northern Correctional Facility located in Berlin, NH. The procurement is specifically for Cleveland Range Model No. KGL60 steam kettles with 60-gallon capacity and 2/3 steam jacket, matching the existing kitchen cooking line equipment. The bid (Bid No. 236-25) was distributed on May 30, 2025, with proposals due on June 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. Key deliverable requirements include F.O.B. destination pricing, a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty, and delivery to 138 East Milan Road in Berlin, NH. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost bid that meets all technical specifications, with the State reserving the right to reject any or all bids. The procurement process requires vendors to comply with environmental preferences, provide safety data sheets, and meet all specified technical requirements for the steam kettles.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the procurement documents. The current procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications. Payment terms are standard, with net 30 days after invoice receipt or item delivery and acceptance, and invoices are to be submitted electronically. The procurement is funded through the State of New Hampshire's standard procurement process, with no external funding source identified. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a one-time order of two steam kettles. Potential vendors are encouraged to review all bid documents, including the primary bid document and Addendum #01, which provides additional clarification on installation, delivery, and warranty expectations. Interested vendors can obtain complete bid details on the state's purchasing website and can contact the purchasing agent, Steve Burgess, at NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov for any additional inquiries.