New Hampshire Statewide Bids and Proposals #RFP DES 2026-15

Grants for Clean Diesel, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Replacements in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is seeking proposals for the Granite State Clean Fleets Program, a competitive grant initiative to reduce diesel emissions in New Hampshire. - Government Buyer: - New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) - Eligible Applicants: - New Hampshire public entities, including municipalities, state agencies, public school districts, public colleges/universities, and transit agencies - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of older diesel vehicles, engines, and equipment with: - New diesel units (diesel-to-diesel) - Alternative-fueled units (propane, CNG, hybrid) - Battery, grid, or hydrogen fuel cell electric units (including necessary charging infrastructure) - Marine shore power systems compliant with ISO/IEC/IEEE 80005-1-2012 or IEC/PAS 80005-3:2014 - Driver education and training for alternative fuel and electric units - Funding Details: - Partial reimbursement grants - Project caps: $250,000 (diesel), $350,000 (alternative fuel or shore power), $500,000 (electric) - Maximum per-entity award: $750,000 - Total available funding: approximately $2.5 million - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All replaced units must be scrapped per program guidelines - Projects must benefit rural or economically challenged NH communities - Competitive scoring based on emission reductions and community benefits - Marine shore power installations must meet international standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applicants may propose any compliant technology - Place of Performance: - State of New Hampshire

Description

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is soliciting proposals for the Granite State Clean Fleets Program, a competitive grant program funded by the New Hampshire Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. The program offers partial reimbursement for projects that reduce diesel emissions by scrapping and replacing existing diesel units with newer, cleaner diesel-powered, electric, or alternative-fueled units. Eligible applicants include New Hampshire public entities such as municipalities, state agencies, public school districts, and transit agencies. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 31, 2027, with approximately $2.5 million available in funding.

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