1-IFB0285-072126 PHASE I UPGRADES - INVITATION.pdf
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- IFB0285-072126
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This Invitation for Bids (IFB0285-072126) is issued by the City of Nashua, New Hampshire, Division of Public Works, for construction services related to the WWTF Phase I Upgrade Project at the Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 2 Sawmill Road. The project encompasses renovations to chlorine contact tanks, pump building renovations, replacement of secondary and secondary by-pass flow meters, replacement of eight gates regulating wastewater flow, renovations at primary clarifiers and septage receiving area, and renovations to tank drain pumps and piping. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Written questions must be submitted by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at noon, with answers posted by Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Sealed bids are due by Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 3:00 pm, either electronically via Bonfire or in paper format (one paper copy and one digital copy on USB drive) submitted to Central Purchasing at 229 Main Street, Room 11, Basement Floor, Nashua, NH 03060. Bids will be publicly opened and results posted on the city's website within twenty-four hours. The successful bidder must execute the contract agreement within ten days of award notification.
Bidders must provide bid security in the form of a Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent of the bid amount, with all bids binding for ninety days following the deadline or until contract execution, whichever is later. The successful contractor will be required to post Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The project is expected to be funded in whole or in part through the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Wastewater State Aid Grant Program. All bids must be FOB Nashua, NH, and bidders must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Contractors in default on payment of taxes, licenses, or other monies due to the city are ineligible. The City of Nashua reserves the right to reject any or all bids without disclosure of reason and to negotiate changes or amendments to bids if necessary for the city's best interest. Inquiries should be directed to Amy Girard, Purchasing Manager, at purchasing@nashuanh.gov or 603-589-3332.
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IFB0285-072126 WWTF Phase I Upgrade Project 229 Main Street • Nashua, New Hampshire 03061 • Phone (603) 589-3330 • Fax (603) 589-3233
Purchasing Department
Administrative Services
June 16, 2026
Invitation for Bids
WWTF Phase I Upgrade Project
IFB0285-072126
The City of Nashua, Division of Public Works, invites experienced and qualified firms to submit bids for construction related to the WWTF Phase I Upgrade Project at the Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility
(WWTF), located at 2 Sawmill Road, Nashua NH 03060. The Project includes renovations to the chlorine contact tanks, renovations to the pump building, replacement of secondary and secondary by-pass flow meters, replacement of 8 gates that regulate wastewater flow at various locations in the plant, renovations at the primary clarifiers and septage receiving area, and renovations to the tank drain pumps and piping.
Any contract or contracts awarded under this Advertisement for Bids are expected to be funded in whole or in part through the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Wastewater State Aid
Grant (SAG) Program.
Bidding Documents may be obtained in PDF format on-line at https://www.nashuanh.gov/bids.aspx. No paper sets will be distributed by the Issuing Office.
The City is now accepting submittals electronically via Bonfire. Please review the electronic documents linked here, Bonfire Vendor Registration and Bonfire Vendor Submission for more information. If a BIDDER chooses to submit a paper copy, they must submit (one (1) paper copy and one digital copy on a USB Drive) prior to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 c/o Central Purchasing, 229 Main Street, Room 11- Basement
Floor, Nashua, NH, 03060 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “WWTF Phase I Upgrade Project - IFB0285-
072126”. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Results of the bid opening will be posted on the City’s web site, www.nashuanh.gov, under Services; Bid Opportunities; Bid Results, (Refer to
Document IFB0285-072126), within twenty-four (24) hours after the opening.
The City of Nashua may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. The failure to make such a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim or cause of action by any unsuccessful BIDDER against the City of Nashua. The City of Nashua reserves the right to waive any irregularities when the public interest will be served thereby. The City of Nashua also reserves the right to negotiate any change or amendment in any bid without soliciting further bids if the action is necessary for the best interest of the City of Nashua.
Delivery of the Bids shall be at the Vendor’s expense. The time of receipt shall be considered when a Bid has been officially documented by the Department, in accordance with its established policies, as having been received at the location designated above. The City of Nashua accepts no responsibility for mislabeled mail.
Any and all damage that may occur due to shipping shall be the Vendor’s responsibility.
Postmarks or other timestamps will not be accepted in lieu of actual delivery. The firm can use whatever delivery mechanism it chooses as long as it remains clear that the firm is responsible for submissions prior to the date and time.
https://www.nashuanh.gov/bids.aspx https://www.nashuanh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28837/Bonfire-Process-Overview---Vendor-Registration https://www.nashuanh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28838/Bonfire-Process-Overview---Vendor-Submission http://www.nashuanh.gov/
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The City of Nashua assumes no liability for the PAYMENT of costs and expenses incurred by any BIDDER in responding to this request for bids. All bids become the sole property of the City of Nashua. This request for bids is not a contract and alone shall not be interpreted as such but rather serves as an instrument through which bids are solicited.
To be eligible for an award, a BIDDER must be deemed “responsible”. A responsible BIDDER 1) has the ability, capacity and skill to provide the goods or services required; 2) can provide the goods or services within the time frame specified; 3) has a satisfactory record of integrity, reputation, judgment and experience; 4) has sufficient financial resources to provide the goods or services; 5) has an ability to provide future maintenance and support as required; and 6) has developed a positive track record with the City of Nashua to the extent the
BIDDER has previously provided goods or services.
The City of Nashua also reserves the right to negotiate any change or amendment in any bid without soliciting further bids if the action is necessary for the best interest of the City of Nashua.
No bid will be considered unless accompanied by a bid security in the form of a Bid Bond, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid.
All bids are binding for ninety (90) days following the deadline for bids, or until the effective date of any resulting contract, whichever is later.
The successful BIDDER will be required to post Payment and/or Performance Bonds in an amount equal to
100% of the contract amount and will be required to execute the Contract Agreement within ten (10) days following notification of award of the bid.
The project timeline is as follows:
Item Date Time/Location
Mandatory Pre Bid Conference Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 pm
Deadline for Questions to be submitted in writing Tuesday, June 30, 2026 NOON
Answers/clarifications posted Thursday, July 9, 2026 3:00 pm
Bids Due Tuesday, July 21, 2026 3:00 pm
The City is exempt of all taxes. All bids must be FOB Nashua, NH. All BIDDER’s must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.
Pursuant to NRO 5-78 (F), the Purchasing Manager shall not solicit a bid from a contractor who is in default on the payment of taxes, licenses or other monies due the city. Therefore, this bid request is void as to anyone who is in default on said payments.
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Prospective applicants who have any questions regarding this opportunity may contact:
Amy Girard, Purchasing Manager
City of Nashua, Administrative Services Division
229 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060
Email: purchasing@nashuanh.gov
Ph: 603-589-3332
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