3-IFB0285-072126 PHASE I UPGRADES-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS-FINAL.pdf

NASHUA WWTF PHASE I UPGRADES

CITY OF NASHUA

NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

BIDDING/CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

JUNE 2026

21424

A Bidding Requirements B Contract Forms C1 General Conditions C2 Special Conditions D Federal Provisions

01010A Summary of Work (Building-Treatment Plant) 01045 Cutting, Coring and Patching 01050 Coordination 01070 Abbreviations and Symbols 01100 Alternates 01150A Measurement and Payment - Treatment Facility 01200 Project Meetings 01310 Construction Schedules 01320 Safety and Health Plan 01340 Submittals 01370 Schedule of Values 01380 Construction Photographs 01400 Quality Control 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01515 Temporary Bypass Pumping 01562 Dust Control 01572 MA-NH Construction General Permit for Stormwater 01580 Project Identification & Signs 01590 Temporary Field Office 01600 Delivery, Storage and Handling 01630 Substitution and Product Options 01710 Project Cleaning 01720 Project Record Documents 01800 Equipment Startup, Certification and Operator Training

02050A Demolition 02110 Clearing and Grubbing 02115 Stripping and Stockpiling Topsoil 02140 Temporary Construction Dewatering System 02156 Temporary Excavation Support System 02200 Earthwork 02260 Filter Fabric

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 02 - SITE CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)

SECTION TITLE

02270 Temporary Erosion Control 02271 Riprap and Stone Ditch Protection 02485 Loaming & Seeding 02510A Cement Concrete Sidewalks (New Hampshire) 02513C Bituminous Concrete Paving (New Hampshire) 02610 Rigid Board Insulation for Pipe in Trenches 02753 Television Inspection of Sewers 02756A Sewer Pipe Lining

03010 Concrete Modifications and Repairs 03100 Concrete Forming 03150 Concrete Accessories 03155 Concrete Post-Installed Anchors and Reinforcement 03200 Concrete Reinforcement 03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03305 Concrete Testing 03320 Concrete Placement 03340 Cold Weather Concreting 03341 Hot Weather Concreting 03350 Concrete Finishing 03390 Concrete Curing 03420 Precast Concrete Structures 03604 Non-Shrink Grout 03930 Concrete Coatings

05500 Metal Fabrications

06606 Weirs, Baffles, Launders, and Supports 06610 Pre-engineered Fiberglass Plastic Enclosures

07920 Joint Sealants

08310 Floor Access Doors

DIVISION 05 - METALS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 08 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE -Structural to Update

09900 Painting 09905 Shop Coatings

11000 Equipment - General 11221 Submersible Induction Mixer 11231 Liquid Chemical Feed System 11236 High Density Polyethylene Storage Tanks 11310 Pumps - General 11311 Horizontal Non-Clog Centrifugal Pumps 11312 Centrifugal Pumps - Effluent Sample Pump 11319 Submersible Non-Clog Centrifugal Pumps 11321 Grinder

13081 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Nonstructural Components 13410 Instrumentation and Control - General 13440 Instruments 13441 Control Loop Descriptions 13442 Programmable Logic Controllers 13444 Control Panels

15050 Pipe and Pipe Fittings - General 15052A Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe 15061 Steel Pipe & Fittings 15062 Ductile Iron Pipe & Fittings (Interior Applications) 15064 Stainless Steel Process Piping 15074 Plastic Tubing and Fittings 15088 Couplings & Connectors 15092 Pipe Sleeves & Seals 15094 Pipe Hangers, Supports, & Bracing 15100 Valves & Specialties - General 15101 Gate Valves 15104 Plug Valves 15107 Process System Ball Valves (Bronze Body) 15110 Check Valves 15118 Corrosion Resistant Valves and Specialties for Use in PVC Piping Systems 15120 Electric Valve Actuators 15121 Electric Actuators for Ball Valves

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

15124 Stainless Steel Slide Gates and Frames 15180 Pipe and Equipment Insulation 15185 Heat Tracing 15188 Outside Pipe Insulation 15400 Plumbing - General 15401 Plumbing, Piping and Specialties 15423 Electric Water Heater 15450 Plumbing Fixtures and Trim 15492 Submersible Sump Pump 15600 HVAC - General 15604 Automatic Temperature Control (Electric) 15671 Ductless Split System Heat Pump Units 15766 Electric Unit Heaters 15771 Electric Duct Heaters 15820 Ventilation Fans 15840 Ductwork and Devices 15862 Dampers 15891 Duct Insulation 15907 Testing and Balancing Heating and Ventilating Systems

16010 Electrical - General 16050 Basic Materials & Methods 16070 Electrical Hangers and Supports 16073 Short-Circuit, Coordination and Arc Flash Study 16075 Conduit, Cable, and Wiring Identification and Tagging 16160 Cabinets and Enclosures 16408 Surge Suppression Devices (SPD) 16442 Panelboards 16445 Modifications to Existing MCCs 16450 Grounding 16950 Start-Up and Testing of Electrical Systems

A Lutz Jesco Chem Feed Pump Proposal B Shoreland Permit by Notification

APPENDICES

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

Rev 1/2021

NHDES Front End Documents Section A: Bidding Requirements

Rev 1/2021

Section A: Bidding Documents Advertisement for Bids

Information for Bidders

All Contracts

SRF Contracts Only

Bid

Bid Schedule

Bid Bond

Links to Other NHDES Front End Documents

NHDES Front End Documents: Section B Contract

NHDES Front End Documents: Section C General Conditions

NHDES Front End Documents: Section D Federal Provisions

Advertisement for Bids Owner Name: City of Nashua Project Number: City of Nashua – IFB0285-072126

WP Project No.: 21424

Project Address: 2 Sawmill Road Nashua NH 03060

Street # and name City/Town State ZIP

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of: Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Upgrade will be received by City of

Nashua Purchasing Department at the office of 229 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060 until 3:00 pm Local Time on July 21, 2026 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

1. Completion time for the project will be calculated as calendar days from the date specified in the “Notice to Proceed” as follows:

615 calendar days for substantial completion.

675 calendar days for final completion

Liquidated damages will be in the amount of $1,500, for each calendar day of delay from the date established for substantial completion, and $1,500 for each calendar day of delay from the date established for final completion.

2. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the Total Bid Price.

3. The successful Bidder must furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds, and will be required to execute the

Contract Agreement within 10 days following notification of the acceptance of his Bid.

4. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Advertisement for Bids are expected to be funded in whole or in part by: (Select all appropriate.)

A loan from the NH CWSRF.

A loan from the NH DWSRF.

A loan from the NH Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund.

A grant from the NH Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund.

A State Aid Grant from the NH Department of Environmental Services (SAG).

A loan or grant from USDA Rural Development.

A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the NH Community Development Finance Authority.

Include paragraphs 5-8 below if project is funded in whole or in part by a loan under the CWSRF and/or DWSRF programs

5. The successful Bidder on this work is required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246 entitled

"Equal Employment Opportunity" as amended by Executive Order 11375, and amendments or supplements thereto, and as supplemented in Department of Labor Regulations (41 CFR Part 60). The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the Information For Bidders.

6. Utilization of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (MBEs and WBEs). The successful Bidder on this work must demonstrate compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's MBE/WBE rule in order to be deemed a responsible bidder. The requirements for bidders and contractors covered by this rule are explained in the Information for Bidders.

7. The successful Bidder on this work is subject to U.S. Department of Labor's Davis Bacon wage provisions.

8. The successful bidder on this work is subject to the "American Iron and Steel (AIS)" requirements of the CWSRF and

DWSRF programs.

9. No Bidder may withdraw a Bid within 90 days after the actual date of opening thereof.

10. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the City of Nashua’s

Wastewater Treatment Facility, 2 Sawmill Road, Nashua, NH immediately followed by a walkthrough of the proposed project. Bidders are required to attend and participate.

11. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

1. City of Nashua, Wastewater Treatment Facility, 2 Sawmill Road, Nashua, NH 03060;

2. City of Nashua’s Website, www.nashuanh.gov under Services; Bid Opportunities; Current Bids (Refer to

Document IFB0285-072126;

3. On Bonfire. Please access the Vendor Submission Overview & Highlights Guide at https://www.nashuanh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28838/Bonfire-Process-Overview---Vendor-Submission

12. 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.

13. Bidders are encouraged to submit questions via email; however, the City of Nashua assumes no liability for assuring accurate/complete email transmission/receipt and is not responsible to acknowledge receipt. Inquires must be submitted in writing, citing the IFB title, IFB number, Page, Section and received no later than Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Noon to:

City of Nashua

229 Main Street, Room 11, Nashua, NH 03060 purchasing@nashuanh.gov

Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by

Addenda delivered to all parties recorded as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than seven working days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the Bidding Documents. Addenda will be issued not later than five working days before the bid opening. Bidders are responsible for determining that they have received all Addenda issued.

14. The City of Nashua will consider all timely-received questions and requests for change and, if reasonable and appropriate, will issue addendum(s) to clarify or modify this IFB. Answers to Bidder submitted questions and other addenda will be posted under document IFB0285-072126 on the City of Nashua website, www.nashuanh.gov, under Services; Bid Opportunities; Current Bids no later than Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

Information for Bidders

All Contracts

Bids will be received by: City of Nashua, herein called the “OWNER” at:

Address: 229 Main Street Nashua NH 03060

Each BID must be submitted either through Bonfire or in a sealed envelope, addressed to:

City of Nashua, Purchasing Department, 229 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060

Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as BID for “WWTF Phase 1 Upgrade –

IFB0285-072126” and the envelope should bear on the outside the BIDDER's name, address and license number if applicable. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the OWNER at City of Nashua. Bidders not submitting on Bonfire should submit (1) paper copy and one digital copy on a USB drive.

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. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least one (1) business day before due date to begin the uploading process and finalize your submission. Copies are also available on the City’s website in the Purchasing section within the Bids section.

All BIDS must be made on the required BID form. All blank spaces for BID prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the BID form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the BID form is required.

To be considered a responsive Bidder, the Contractor shall have obtained at least one set of Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office. It is each Bidder’s responsibility to check the website for Addenda.

The OWNER may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all BIDS. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. Any BID received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the BIDDER.

BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID SCHEDULE by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications including ADDENDA. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK or of the nature of the WORK to be done.

The OWNER shall provide to BIDDERS prior to BIDDING, all information which is pertinent to, and delineates and describes, the land owned and rights-of-way acquired or to be acquired.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction of the PROJECT. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the OWNER or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract.

Each BID must be accompanied by a BID BOND payable to the OWNER in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. As soon as the BID prices have been compared, the OWNER will return the BONDS of all except the three lowest responsive BIDDERS. When the AGREEMENT is executed, the bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful

BIDDERS will be returned. The BID BOND of the successful BIDDER will be retained until the PAYMENT BOND and

PERFORMANCE BOND have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned. A certified check may be used in lieu of a BID BOND.

A PERFORMANCE BOND and a PAYMENT BOND, each in the amount of 100 percent of the CONTRACT PRICE, with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign BID BONDS or PAYMENT BONDS and PERFORMANCE BONDS must file with each BOND a certified and effective dated copy of their power of attorney.

The party to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the AGREEMENT and obtain the PAYMENT BOND and PERFORMANCE BOND within ten (10) calendar days from the date when NOTICE OF AWARD is delivered to the

BIDDER. The NOTICE OF AWARD shall be accompanied by the necessary AGREEMENT and BOND forms. In case of failure of the BIDDER to execute the AGREEMENT, the OWNER may at his option consider the BIDDER in default, in which case the BID BOND accompanying the proposal shall become the property of the OWNER.

The OWNER within ten (10) days of receipt of acceptable PAYMENT BOND, PEERFORMANCE BOND and AGREEMENT signed by the party to whom the AGREEMENT was awarded shall sign the AGREEMENT and return to such party an executed duplicate of the AGREEMENT. Should the OWNER not execute the AGREEMENT within such period, the BIDDER may by WRITTEN NOTICE withdraw his signed AGREEMENT. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the OWNER.

The NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued within ten (10) days of the execution of the Agreement by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the NOTICE TO PROCEED cannot be issued within such period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE TO PROCEED has not been issued within the ten (10) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the AGREEMENT without further liability on the part of either party.

The OWNER may make such investigations as Owner deems necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform the WORK, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as the OWNER may request. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any BID if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such

BIDDER fails to satisfy the OWNER that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the AGREEMENT and to complete the WORK contemplated therein.

A conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible BIDDER.

All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the PROJECT shall apply to the contract throughout.

Each BIDDER is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to complete any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation in respect to his BID.

The low BIDDER shall supply the names and addresses of major material SUPPLIERS and SUBCONTRACTORS when requested to do so by the OWNER.

MANUFACTURER’S EXPERIENCE

Wherever it may be written that an equipment manufacturer must have a specified period of experience with his product, equipment which does not meet the specified experience period can be considered if the equipment supplier or manufacturer is willing to provide a bond or cash deposit for the duration of the specified time period which will guarantee replacement of that equipment in the event of failure.

PROJECT SIGN

The Contractor shall construct a sign in accordance with the Standard Detail included in these specifications. The sign shall be erected in a location selected by the Engineer or Owner in coordination with NHDES. The Contractor shall maintain the sign throughout the duration of the contract.

SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS

This project is subject to all of the Safety and Health Regulations (CFR 29 Part 1926 and all subsequent amendments) as promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor on June 24, 1974. Contractors shall comply with the requirements of these regulations.

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

Contracts for work under this proposal will obligate the contractors and sub-contractors not to discriminate in employment practices.

STATE INSPECTION

Work performed on this project shall be subject to inspection by representatives of the New Hampshire Department of

Environmental Services (NHDES). Such inspection shall in no sense make the State Government a party to this contract, unless said Government is also the Owner, and will in no way interfere with the rights of either party hereunder.

Representatives of NHDES shall be given Right of Access to all portions of the proposed work, including but not limited to actual work site, storage yards, offsite manufacturing and fabricating location and job records.

COPIES OF THE CONTRACT

There shall be at least five (5) executed copies of the Contract to be distributed as follows:

a) One (1) copy each to the Owner, Engineer and Contractor.

b) One electronic copy in PDF format to NHDES.

c) Additional copies as required for other federal or state agencies contributing to or participating in project costs.

NON-RESIDENT CONTRACTORS

The successful bidder, if a corporation established under laws other than the State of New Hampshire, shall file, at the time of the execution of the contract, with the Owner, notice of the name of its resident attorney, appointed as required by the laws of the State of New Hampshire.

The successful bidder, if not a resident of New Hampshire, and not a corporation, shall file, at the time of execution of the contract, with the Owner a written appointment of a resident of the state of New Hampshire, having an office or place of business therein, to be his true and lawful attorney upon whom all lawful processes in any actions or proceedings against him may be served; and in such writing, which shall set forth said attorney's place of residence, shall agree that any lawful process against him which is served on said attorney shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served on him and that the authority shall continue in force so long as any liability remains outstanding against him in

New Hampshire.

The power of attorney shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State if required, and copies certified by the

Secretary shall be sufficient evidence thereof. Such appointment shall continue in force until revoked by an instrument in writing, designating in a like manner some other person upon whom such processes may be served, which instrument shall be filed in the manner provided herein for the original appointment.

A Non-resident Contractor shall be deemed to be:

a) A person who is not a resident of the State of New Hampshire.

b) Any partnership that has no member thereof resident of the State of New Hampshire.

c) Any corporation established under laws other than those of the State of New Hampshire.

BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS

No award will be made to any Bidder who cannot meet all of the following requirements:

A. He shall not have defaulted nor turned the work over to the bonding company on any contract within three years prior to the bid date.

B. He shall maintain a permanent place of business.

C. He shall have adequate personnel and equipment to perform the work expeditiously.

D. He shall have suitable financial status to meet obligations incidental to the work.

E. He shall have appropriate technical experience satisfactory to the Engineer and the Division in the class of work involved.

F. He shall be registered with the Secretary of State to do business in New Hampshire.

G. He shall have performed to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the Division on previous contracts of a similar nature.

H. He shall not have failed to complete previous contracts on time, including approved time extensions.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

Prior to Bid Opening, bids may be withdrawn upon written or telegraphic request of the Bidder provided confirmation of any telegraphic withdrawal over the signature of the Bidder is placed in the mail and postmarked prior to the time set for Bid Opening. Bid documents and security of any Bidder withdrawing his bid in accordance with the foregoing conditions will be returned.

SRF Contracts Only Further, the BIDDER agrees to abide by the requirements under Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, including specifically the provisions of the equal opportunity clause set forth in the GENERAL CONDITIONS.

Bidders shall, if requested, submit a compliance report concerning their employment practices and policies in order to maintain their eligibility to receive the award of contract.

Successful bidders shall, if requested, submit a list of all subcontractors who will perform work on the project, and written signed statements from authorized agents of labor pools with which they will or may deal for employees on the work together with supporting information to the effect that such labor pools' practices and policies are in conformity with Executive Order No. 11246; that they will affirmatively cooperate in or offer no hindrance to the recruitment, employment, and equal treatment of employees seeking employment and performing work under the contract or, a certification as to what efforts have been made to secure such statements when such agents or labor pools have failed or refused to furnish them prior to award of the contract.

Successful bidders must be prepared to comply in all respects with the contract provisions regarding non-discrimination.

DAVIS-BACON WAGE RATES

This project is funded in whole or in part by a loan available through NHDES' Clean Water and/or Drinking Water SRF programs, and hence is subject to federal Davis-Bacon wage provisions.

All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors on this project shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor

(DOL) in accordance with Subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40, United States Code.

A copy of the applicable DOL wage determination(s) is included in Attachment B in PART D- FEDERAL PROVISIONS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND FORMS in these project documents.

If the applicable wage determination does not provide a rate for a classification of work to be performed, the Contractor must request additional classifications and wage rates to be added in conformance to the contract wage determination after contract award. You can find additional information on DBA Conformances in the US Department of Labor Learning

Center.

Insert Guidance and rate Minimums

If multiple wage determinations apply, the Contractor shall be responsible for keeping track of all work performed under each wage rate determination. The Contractor is responsible for designating which wage rates are applicable to each employee on each certified payroll, including subcontractor payrolls.

Bidders shall refer to the above-referenced PART D for additional information on Davis-Bacon requirements.

AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL (AIS) PROVISIONS

The successful bidder on this work is subject to the "American Iron and Steel (AIS)" requirements of the CWSRF and

DWSRF programs, which require the use of iron and steel products that are produced in the United States.

The BIDDER’S AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT shall be completed and signed by each Bidder, and included with each bid. Additionally, CONTRACTOR shall certify and document to OWNER with each Application for

Payment, and upon completion of the project that all iron and steel goods subject to this provision have been produced in the United States.

Bidders shall refer to PART D - FEDERAL PROVISIONS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND FORMS for additional information and guidance on AIS requirements.

DBE RULE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (MBEs and WBEs)

Bidders on this project are required to demonstrate compliance with the US Environmental Protection Agency's

MBE/WBE rules in order to be deemed responsive. The MBE/WBE documentation, DBE Subcontractor Utilization Form and DBE Subcontractor Performance Forms (Formerly EPA Forms 6100-4 and 6100-3), shall be submitted with the bid.

The requirements for bidders and contractors are as follows:

State Revolving Fund loan recipients and their contractors must comply with the following DBE Rule requirements throughout the SRF loan project period:

1) Good Faith Efforts.

2) Annual Reporting of MBE/WBE accomplishments.

3) Contract Administration Requirements.

4) Bidders List Requirements.

5) Record Keeping.

Bidders shall refer to PART D - FEDERAL PROVISIONS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND FORMS for additional information on MBE/WBE requirements.

SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT

Bidders and contractors must comply with Subpart B and Subpart C of 2 CFR Part 180 and 2 CFR Part 1532. The eligibility of the successful bidder will be verified through the federal government’s Excluded Parties List System prior to the

NHDES approval of the contract award. Furthermore, no part of this contract shall be subcontracted to a debarred or suspended person or firm. The Contractor shall compare the names of its proposed subcontractors against the searchable list in the federal "System for Award Management (SAM)" database.

Bidders shall refer to PART D - FEDERAL PROVISIONS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND FORMS for additional information on suspension and debarment requirements.

PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT:

This term and condition implements 2 CFR 200.216 and is effective for obligations and expenditures of EPA financial assistance funding on or after 8/13/2020. Bidders/contractors and their subcontractors must comply with the above provision when procuring or obtaining equipment, services, or systems that use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Bidders shall refer to PART D - PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT for additional information on procuring or obtaining equipment, services, or systems using covered telecommunications equipment or services.

Bid

Proposal of __________________________________________ [company](hereinafter called the “BIDDER”, organized and existing under the laws of the State of __ doing business as Corporation, Partnership, Individual to the

_______________________________ [owner name](herein after called “OWNER”).

In compliance with your Advertisement for Bids, BIDDER hereby proposes to perform all WORK For the construction of

__________________________________________ [project name]in strict accordance with the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS, within the time set forth therein, and at the prices stated below.

By submission of this BID, each BIDDER certifies, and in the case of a joint BID each party thereto certifies as to his own organization, that this BID has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to the BID with any other BIDDER or with any competitor.

BIDDER hereby agrees to commence WORK under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the NOTICE TO

PROCEED and to complete the PROJECT within:

615 calendar days for substantial completion.

675 calendar days for final completion

Liquidated damages will be in the amount of $1,500 for each calendar day of delay from the date established for substantial completion and $1,500 for each calendar day of delay from the date established for final completion, as provided in Section 18 of the General Conditions.

BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDUM:

The Bidder shall state below what works of a similar character to that of the proposed contract he has performed, and provide such references as will enable the Owner to judge his experience, skill, and business standing.

All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. This statement must be notarized.

If necessary, add separate sheets.

Bidder Name:

Permanent Main

Office Address: Street # and name City/Town State ZIP

When was it organized: Where incorporated?

Yes No Is the bidder registered with the Secretary of State to do business in NH?

For how many years has your firm engaged in the contracting business under its present name?

Please list previous firm names and dates if applicable.

Years Previous Name

Contracts on hand, attach a schedule or list showing gross amount of each contract and the approximate anticipated dates of completion.

Describe the general character of work performed by your company.

Yes No Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded you in the scheduled contract time, including approved time extensions? If so where and why?

Yes No

Have you ever defaulted on a contract? If so where and why?

Yes No

Have you ever had liquidated damages assessed on a contract? If so where and why?

List the more important contracts recently executed by your company:

Recent Contract Name Approximate Cost Month/Year

Completed

List your major equipment available for this contract: (Attach additional sheets as necessary.)

List your key personnel available for this contract: (Attach additional sheets as necessary.)

Staff Name Role (i.e. Project Superintendent, Foreman)

List any subcontractors whom you would expect to use for the following (unless this work is to be done by your own organization)

Civil Engineering

Utility Installation

Other please describe:

Please list banks with whom you conduct business.

Yes No Do you grant the Engineer permission to contact this (these) institutions?

NOTE: Bidders may be required to furnish their latest financial statement as part of the award process.

Respectfully Submitted:

Signature: Date:

Printed Name: Title:

Street # and name City/Town State ZIP

[Signed Name] Being duly sworn, deposes and says that they are [Position Title] of [Organization] and all the answers to the foregoing questions and all statement contained therein are true and correct.

Sworn to before me this day of , 20 , Notary Public

My Commission Expires

Seal

Attest:

BIDDER agrees to perform all the work described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for the following unit prices or lump sum:

NOTE: BIDS shall include sales tax and all other applicable taxes and fees.

Bid Schedule

Item No.

Description QTY UNIT Bid Amount

1 Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Upgrade

1 LS $_______________

Purchase and Manufacturer’s Services for Peristaltic Chemical Feed Pumps SHMP-3 & SHMP-4

1 Allowance $15,290

3 Ledge Excavation and Disposal

Per cubic yard

20 CY $_______________

4 Additional Pavement including Aggregate Base and Subbase

Per ton

50 TON $_______________

5 Additional Crack Repair by Injection in Existing Concrete Tanks and Structures Per linear foot

400 LF $_______________

6 Additional Repair of Structural Defects for Existing Concrete Tanks and Structures Per square foot

620 SF $_______________

7 Treatment Structure Grit/Sludge/Rags/Solids/Debris Removal Per cubic yard

100 CY $_______________

CCTV Inspection of TDPS Discharge Piping 1 LS $_______________

9 Application Engineering Service Supplier Allowance (SCADA and PLC Programmer)

1 Allowance $60,000

Sum of______________________________________________________________

Total Base Bid (Sum of Items 1 through 9) in Words Above

10 Bid Alternate A: Hypochlorite Contact Tank Walkway Bridge & Wet Weather Chlorine Residual Analyzers

1 LS

11 Bid Alternate B: Epoxy Lining of the Tank Drain Pumping Station Buried Discharge Piping

1 LS

Sum of______________________________________________________________

Total Base Bid Plus Bid Alt A Plus Bid Alt B (Sum of Items 1 through 11) in Words Above

Determination of the low Bidder shall be based on the lowest total Bid cost as determined by the Total Base Bid or Total

Base Bid plus Bid Alt A plus Bid Alt B. See Specification Sections 01100 Alternates and 01150 Measurement and Payment for a complete description of the Bid Items 1 through 11.

Add the following for projects utilizing CWSRF and/or DWSRF funding:

The BIDDER hereby certifies, by checking the boxes below, that the following documents are included with this bid proposal:

DBE Subcontractor Utilization Form NHDES Form #NHDES-W-09-059 (Formerly EPA Form 6100-4).

DBE Subcontractor Performance Forms NHDES-09-NHDES-W-09-058 (Formerly EPA Form 6100-3) Submit one form for each DBE subcontractor.

Bidder’s American Iron and Steel acknowledgement.

All of these forms are in the SRF Federal Provisions: Section D of the front-end documents.

Bid Bond KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned as _________________________________ Principal, and as _________________________________ Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto

_________________________________ as OWNER in the penal sum of _________ for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, successors and assigns.

Signed, this ____________ day of __________ in the year ____.

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal has submitted to

____________________________ a certain BID, attached hereto and herby made a part hereof to enter into a contract in writing, for the _____________________________

NOW, THEREFORE,

(a) If said BID shall be rejected, or

(b) If said BID shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract in the Form of Contract attached hereto (Properly completed in accordance with said BID) and shall furnish a BOND for faithful performance of said contract, and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said BID, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise, the same shall remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.

The Surety , for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said Surety and its BOND shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the OWNER may accept such BID; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals, and such of them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set forth above.

Principal Signature Witnessed By:

Surety Signature Witnessed By:

IMPORTANT-Surety companies executing BONDS must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state of New Hampshire

Section B: Contract

Section B: Contract

Notice of Award

Acknowledgement of Notice

Agreement

Payment Bond

Performance Bond

Notice to Proceed

Acknowledgement of Notice

Change Order

Certificate of Substantial Completion

Certificate of Final Completion

Contractors Affidavit

Contractor’s Final Release and Waiver of Lien

NOTICE OF AWARD

Dated

TO:

ADDRESS:

Street Address City/Town State ZIP

Project Number City of Nashua – IFB0285-072126 Owner Contract Number IFB0285-072126

Project : WWTF Phase I Upgrade Contract For: WWTF Phase I Upgrade Project

Insert the name of the contract as it appears on the bid documents

You are notified that your bid dated __________ for the above contract has been considered. You are the apparent successful bidder and have been awarded a contract for:

(Indicate total Work, alternates or sections of Work awarded)

The Contract Price of your contract is _________________________________ dollars ($_________________________).

_____ copies of each of the proposed Contract Documents (except Drawings) accompany this Notice of Award. The same number of sets of the drawings will be delivered separately or otherwise made available to you immediately.

You must comply with the following conditions precedent within 10 days of receiving this Notice of Award.

1. You must deliver to the OWNER all of the fully executed counterparts of the Agreement including all the

Contract Documents. This includes the sets of drawings. Each of the Contract Documents must bear your signature on (the cover) (every) page.

2. You must deliver with the executed Agreement the Contract Security (Bonds) as specified in the Information for Bidders and General Conditions.

3. (List all other conditions of precedent.)

Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle OWNER to consider your bid abandoned, to annul this Notice of Award and to declare your Bid Security forfeited.

Within 10 days after receipt of acceptable performance BOND, payment BOND and agreement signed by the party to whom the Agreement was awarded, the OWNER will return to you one fully signed counterpart of the Agreement with the Contract Documents attached.

(OWNER)

(Authorized Signature)

(Title)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE

Receipt of the above NOTICE OF AWARD is hereby acknowledged:

By: _________________________________, The _____________ day of ____________, 20___ by _________________________________ title _________________________________.

Copy to ENGINEER (Use Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested)

AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, made this _____________ day of ____________, 20___ by and between The City of Nashua, NH, hereinafter called “OWNER” and _________________________________ doing business as _____________ (an individual, a partnership or a corporation) hereinafter called “CONTRACTOR”.

WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned:

1. The CONTRACTOR will commence and complete the construction of WWTF Phase I Upgrade Project.

2. The CONTRACTOR will furnish all of the material, supplies, tools, equipment, labor and other services necessary for the construction and completion of the PROJECT described herein.

3. The CONTRACTOR will commence the work required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within _____calendar days after the date of the NOTICE TO PROCEED unless the period for completion is extended otherwise by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Completion time for the project will be calculated as calendar days from the date specified in the NOTICE TO PROCEED as follows:

615 calendar days for substantial completion.

675 calendar days for final completion.

Liquidated damages will be in the amount of $1,500 for each calendar day of delay from the date established for the substantial completion and $1,500 for each calendar day of delay from the date established for final completion.

4. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all of the WORK described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and comply with the terms therein for the sum of $_____ or as shown in the BID schedule.

5. The term "CONTRACT DOCUMENTS" means and includes the following:

a. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

b. INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

c. BID

d. BID BOND

e. NOTICE OF AWARD

f. AGREEMENT

g. PAYMENT BOND

h. PERFORMANCE BOND

i. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

j. NOTICE TO PROCEED

k. CHANGE ORDER(S)

l. CERTIFICATON OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

m. CERTIFICATION OF FINAL COMPLETION

n. CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT

o. CONTRACTOR'S RELEASE

p. GENERAL CONDITIONS

q. SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS

r. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

s. FEDERAL PROVISIONS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND FORMS

t. DRAWINGS prepared by: Wright Pierce numbered G-00-002 through E-99-903 and dated June 2026

u. SPECIFICATIONS prepared or issued by: Wright Pierce and dated June 2026

v. ADDENDA

No. _____ dated ____________, 20___

No. _____ dated ____________, 20___

6. The OWNER will pay to the CONTRACTOR in the manner and at such times as set forth in the General Conditions such amounts as required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

7. This agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials this Agreement in ___ copies, each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written.

OWNER: City of Nashua, NH

By: _________________________________

NAME: _________________________________

(SEAL)

ATTEST: _________________________________

NAME: _________________________________

TITLE: _________________________________

CONTRACTOR: _________________________________

BY: _________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________

(SEAL)

ATTEST: _________________________________

TITLE: _________________________________

PAYMENT BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that _________________________________________________________________, (contractor name), _________________________________________________________________, (contractor address), a

________________________________________________(corporation partnership, individual), hereinafter called Principal, and _______________________________________________________________, (surety name), _________________________________________________________________, (surety address) herein after called surety, are held and firmly bound unto _________________________________________________________________, (owner name), _________________________________________________________________, (owner address) hereinafter called OWNER and unto all persons, firms, and corporations who or which may furnish labor, or who furnish materials to perform as described under the contract and to their successors and assigns, in the total aggregate penal sum of _________________________________dollars, ($______) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the Principal entered into a certain contract with the OWNER, dated the _____________ day of ____________, 20___, a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of _________________________________________________________________.

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall promptly make payment to all persons, firms, and corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor in the prosecution of the WORK provided for in such contract, and any authorized extension or modification thereof, including all amounts due for materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline, coal and coke, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools, consumed or used in connection with the construction of such WORK, and for all labor cost incurred in such WORK including that be a subcontractor, and to any mechanic or materialman lienholder whether it acquires its lien by operation of State or Federal Law; then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

PROVIDED, that beneficiaries or claimants hereunder shall be limited to the subcontractors, and persons, firms, and corporations having a direct contract with the PRINCIPAL or its SUBCONTRACTORS.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that the said Surety for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the WORK to be performed thereunder or the SPECIFICATIONS accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligation on this BOND, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the WORK or to the SPECIFICATIONS.

PROVIDED, FURTHER that no suit or action shall be commenced hereunder by any claimant: (a) Unless claimant, other than one having a direct contract with the PRINCIPAL shall have given written notice to any two of the following: The PRINCIPAL, the OWNER, or the SURETY above named within ninety (90) days after such claimant did or performed the last of the work or labor, or furnished the last of the materials for which said claim is made, stating with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the party to whom the materials were furnished, or for whom the work or labor was done or performed. Such notice shall be served by mailing the same by registered mail or certified mail, postage prepaid, in an envelope addressed to the PRINCIPAL, OWNER, or SURETY, at any place where an office is regularly maintained for the transaction business, or served in any manner in which legal process may be served in the state in which the aforesaid project is located, save that such service need not be made by a public officer; (b) After the expiration of one (1) year following the date on which PRINCIPAL ceased work on said CONTRACT, it being understood, however, that if any limitation embodied in the BOND is prohibited by any law controlling the construction hereof, such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to be equal to the minimum period of limitation permitted by such law.

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that it is expressly agreed that this BOND shall be deemed amended automatically and immediately, without formal and separate amendments hereto, upon amendment to the Contract not increasing the contract price more than 20 percent, so as to bind the PRINCIPAL and the SURETY to the full and faithful performance of the Contract as so amended. The term "Amendment", wherever used in this BOND and whether referring to this BOND, the contract or the loan Documents shall include any alteration, addition, extension or modification of any character whatsoever.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in ____________ counterparts, each one of which shall be deemed an original this day of ____________, 20___

ATTEST:

(PRINCIPAL)

BY: _________________________________

(Principal) Secretary

BY: _________________________________

(ADDRESS)

BY: _________________________________

Witness as to Principal

(ADDRESS)

(SURETY)

ATTEST: BY: _________________________________

(ATTORNEY in FACT)

BY: _________________________________ _________________________________

Witness to Surety (ADDRESS)

NOTE: Date of BOND must not be prior to date of Contract.

If CONTRACTOR is partnership, all partners should execute BOND.

IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing BONDS must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular

570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State of New Hampshire.

PERFORMANCE BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that

_________________________________________________________________, (contractor name), _________________________________________________________________, (contractor address), a ________________________________________________(corporation partnership, individual), hereinafter called Principal, and _______________________________________________________________, (surety name), _________________________________________________________________, (surety address) herein after called surety, are held and firmly bound unto ____________________________________________________, (owner name), _________________________________________________________________, (owner address) hereinafter called OWNER in the total aggregate penal sum of _________________________________dollars, ($______)in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the Principal entered into a certain contract with the

OWNER, dated the _____________ day of ____________, 20___, a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the…