addendum-6-rfb-dncr-2026-18.pdf

This is Addendum 6 to a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) for soil and groundwater contamination sampling services at Mount Washington State Park. The procurement requires qualified environmental contractors to develop a Sampling & Analysis Plan and EPA Region 1-compliant Quality Assurance Project Plan, conduct soil borings with sample collection, install and develop temporary groundwater wells, perform groundwater sampling, and execute laboratory analyses for volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, total petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, and PFAS. Vendor questions must be submitted by May 13, 2026, with sealed bids due by 2:00 P.M. on May 15, 2026. The State anticipates issuing a Notice of Intent to Award by May 20, 2026, with contract finalization and Notice to Proceed by June 1, 2026. Fieldwork must occur between June 1 and July 31, 2026, with all work performed between 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, unless pre-approved otherwise. Final reports and electronic data deliverables are required by October 15, 2026. Vendors are responsible for site visitation prior to bidding.

The pricing structure requires lump sum submissions for planning and QAPP development, mobilization/demobilization, QA/QC and validation, and draft and final reports with electronic deliverables, along with unit pricing for soil borings, soil samples, monitoring well installations, groundwater samples, and laboratory analyses by analyte type. All bids must remain valid for 180 days from submission. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all minimum qualifications. Prior to award, vendors must be registered with the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property and the NH Secretary of State (if applicable), maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and provide proof of workers' compensation insurance. Standard State of New Hampshire contract requirements apply, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice. No specific budget range or anticipated award value is disclosed in the available documentation.