- Meeting Date
- 2026-05-20
- Attachment Kind Label
- Agenda item PDF
- Attachment Relation
- primary_meeting_attachment
- Agenda Numbers
- 011
- Agency Names
- Department Of Transportation
- Parent Meeting Title
- Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-05-20
John O. Morton Building · 7 Hazen Drive · P.O. Box 483 · Concord, New Hampshire 03302-0483
Telephone: (603) 271-3734 · Fax: (603) 271-3914 · TDD: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 · dot.nh.gov
The State of New Hampshire
Department of Transportation
David Rodrigue, P.E.
Commissioner
Michelle L. Winters
Deputy Commissioner
Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte Bureau of Mechanical Services
and the Honorable Council April 28, 2026
State House
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Requested Action
Pursuant to MOP 150 VII (C), authorize the Department of Transportation (DOT) to purchase seven (7)
Loader Backhoes from Milton Cat, (Vendor Code: 174087) in the amount of $1,021,300. These are utilized
for the daily operations of maintaining and repairing the state roadways during summer and winter
maintenance, including snow and ice removal operations, on state highways and interstates, effective
upon Governor and Council approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Highway Funds.
Funding is available as follows: FY 2026
04-96-96-960515-3005
500320 Motor Vehicle (Replace) $1,021,300
Explanation
The Department of Transportation is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the state highway
system. This includes summer and winter roadway maintenance. These units will be deployed to perform
the functions of roadway and roadside repairs as well as performing critical winter maintenance
functions.
Following Chapter Adm 600 Procurement and Property rules, a bid was posted (117-26) on the
Department of Administrative Services bid website. Bids were received from three vendors: United
Construction and Forestry, Alta Equipment, and Milton Cat. On April 3, 2026, the low bidder, Milton Cat,
was awarded the bid for the required Loader Backhoes.
Your approval for this purchase is respectfully requested.
Sincerely,
David M. Rodrigue, P.E
Commissioner