Thermal Paper

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking bids for a thermal paper procurement for the Merrimack County jurisdiction. Bid No. 46-26 solicits 1,000 cases of specific thermal paper rolls, with precise technical requirements including 3-1/8" x 273' rolls that are BPA-free and contain 50 rolls per case. The thermal paper must meet stringent specifications, such as being 100% lint-free, featuring an end-of-paper roll warning stripe, having a 48-gram basis weight, and a 2.1 mil caliper thickness. Key procurement dates include a bid solicitation release on 10/1/2025, with questions accepted until 10/9/2025 and state responses provided on 10/10/2025. The final bid submission deadline is 10/17/2025 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time, with required delivery to the NH Liquor Commission in Concord, NH by 10/31/2025. Vendors must provide a comprehensive one-year warranty covering all parts, shipping, labor, and associated expenses, and the procurement will be a one-time order with F.O.B. destination pricing.

The bid does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The state demonstrates a preference for environmentally friendly products, encouraging vendors to provide sustainable alternatives and adhere to green purchasing principles. Payment will be processed via ACH within 30 days following invoice receipt and satisfactory delivery and inspection of items. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes quality and sustainability in the thermal paper selection. The total procurement value appears to be for 1,000 cases of thermal paper, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. Vendors must be prepared to meet all technical specifications, provide warranty coverage, and deliver the thermal paper to the specified location within the designated timeframe.