UTVs

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services is seeking bids for three Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) through Request for Bid (RFB) 42-26, specifically targeting a 2026 Can-AM Defender Limited HD11 (or equivalent) in Desert Tan/Carbon Black configuration with an added Bed Lift Actuator. The procurement is targeted for the New Hampshire Army National Guard, with delivery to be completed at the State Military Reservation in Concord, NH within 120 days after Purchase Order receipt. Bid solicitation was distributed on September 23, 2025, with firm submissions due on September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The State has established specific evaluation criteria emphasizing environmentally friendly products, prioritizing energy and water efficiency, reusability, and recyclability. Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing with no additional charges permitted, and the State reserves the right to award the contract to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost bid that meets all specified requirements.

The contract will be a non-exclusive agreement, allowing the State flexibility to engage multiple contractors for similar services if needed. Prospective vendors must have a completed Vendor Application Package on file and be prepared to undergo potential audit and accounting reviews. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, vendors will need to comply with state regulations and demonstrate capability to meet the technical specifications of the UTV procurement. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the procurement involves three vehicles with associated technical requirements. Vendors will be expected to provide detailed pricing, product specifications, and evidence of their ability to meet the State's environmental and operational standards for the utility vehicles.