addendum-1-rfp-466-25.pdf

This is an Addendum #1 to Request for Proposal 466-25 issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, for Air Emission and Permitting Consulting Services. The addendum modifies critical timeline dates for the solicitation. The RFP solicitation distribution date remains February 14, 2025. The deadline for questions, clarifications, and requested changes has been extended from February 7, 2025, to February 17, 2025, with the state's responses now due February 18, 2025, instead of February 12, 2025. The RFP closing date and time has been pushed back from February 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time to February 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Agency interviews with the top three qualified bidders have been rescheduled from February 17-21, 2025, to February 24-28, 2025. The contract term is two years, from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year under identical terms and conditions.

The consulting services encompass comprehensive air permit requirements, emission monitoring, record keeping, and emergency generator registrations, with key responsibilities including staff training on permit processes, detailed record maintenance, fuel efficiency reduction strategies, and assistance with facility modifications and new fuel consumption unit permits. Evaluation criteria allocate 60 points to cost proposal, 20 points for interview performance, 10 points for organizational qualifications and experience, and 10 points for proposed services. Vendors must provide general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with payment terms established as net 30 days following receipt of accurate invoices. The state anticipates a single award from this non-exclusive procurement, allowing for retention of multiple contractors for similar services as needed. Prospective bidders must submit detailed hourly rates for six key positions estimated at approximately 100 hours per year each. James Poulin serves as the purchasing agent, and all questions and complete bid materials should be directed to NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov or accessed through the Division of Procurement and Support Services website.