Awarded vendors
- Alta Equipment
Description
The Town of Derry, NH, Department of Public Works issued a competitive solicitation for the purchase of a single high‑lift wheeled loader with foam‑filled tires, complete with delivery, on‑site training, manuals, and a minimum 5‑year/7,500‑hour warranty. The vendor must be the authorized NH dealer for the equipment manufacturer. Alta Equipment was identified as the lowest‑priced responsive bidder, offering a total price of $286,000. The contract emphasizes strict delivery timelines, penalty provisions for late delivery, and detailed technical specifications covering cab amenities, engine performance, hydraulic systems, and optional attachments. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, cost, delivery schedule, technical compliance, warranties, country of origin, performance record, dealer proximity, and overall responsibility.
• Equipment: One high‑lift wheeled loader meeting extensive specs (foam‑filled tires, ROPS/FOPS cab, diesel engine ≥183 hp, Tier 4 emissions).
• Vendor Requirements: Must be the manufacturer’s NH authorized dealer, provide warranty administration, and supply training and documentation at no extra cost.
• Evaluation: Points‑based system (75 total) where cost is one factor but not the sole determinant.