Vehicle mounted message signs

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking bids for Vehicle Mounted Message Signs through Request for Bid (RFB) 225-25, specifically targeting Hillsborough County's transportation infrastructure needs. The procurement involves six Traffic Regulator Assembly HD4-30 VFM with ADDCO SC8 mounts and six VMS Truck Sign Racks with Mounting Hardware, to be delivered to the NHDOT Highway Maintenance Patrol shed in Bedford, NH. The dynamic message sign system must operate in extreme temperatures from -34C to 74C, feature wireless connectivity, include 16 strobe lights for 360-degree visibility, and be capable of displaying configurable messages with adjustable brightness levels. Vendors must provide equipment that is new, of the current model year, and not previously used as demonstration units. Key procurement dates include a bid solicitation date of 5/29/2025, a last day for questions on 6/5/2025, state responses to questions on 6/10/2025, and a final bid submission deadline of 6/13/2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the bid requires vendors to comply with civil rights and equal opportunity laws. Manufacturers must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing Dynamic Message Sign systems for the transportation industry. The contract is structured as a one-time order with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt, and vendors must provide a warranty of at least one year or the manufacturer's standard period, whichever is longer. All costs, including delivery, must be included in the unit price, and vendors are expected to adhere to environmentally friendly product guidelines emphasizing energy efficiency, reusability, and recyclability. The technical specifications suggest a comprehensive solution with specific requirements for product construction, including a 1" x 3" aluminum frame channel, a maximum weight of 140 pounds, and compatibility with various mounting configurations such as headache rack, truck bed floor, or bed rail mount.