attachment-1-rfp-f-g-2026-02-scoring.pdf

This is a proposal assessment scoring document from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department for the Connecticut Lakes Natural Area Scott Bog Spur Road Stream Crossing Replacement Request for Proposal (RFP F+G 2026-02). The RFP sought professional licensed engineering services for the design and engineering analysis of a stream crossing replacement project in Pittsburg, New Hampshire, including hydrologic and hydraulic studies, comprehensive engineering analysis, and complete design services for removal and replacement of a damaged 6-foot CMP culvert. The project requires evaluation of three crossing options—a free span bridge, open bottom culvert, and squish culvert—with recommendation of the most suitable solution based on aquatic organism passage, longevity, public safety, and cost-effectiveness. The design must accommodate HS-20 load ratings and support vehicles weighing up to 100,000 pounds. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for May 12, 2026, at the Pittsburg Fire Department parking lot, with proposals due May 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Contract selection notification was anticipated on June 5, 2026, with Governor & Executive Council approval expected by July 22, 2026. Design work was scheduled for summer-fall 2026, with construction anticipated in spring-summer 2027.

The evaluation employed a 100-point scoring system allocating 50 points to the technical proposal and 50 points to the price proposal, with the price submission required on a lump sum or not-to-exceed basis. The assessment document dated June 12, 2026, shows final scores for three firms: HEB Engineers (95 points, ranked first), Comprehensive Environmental Inc. (82 points, ranked second), and Verdantas Engineering (81 points, ranked third). The contract is partially funded by the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and requires compliance with federal regulations including Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity and debarment/suspension requirements. Vendors must indicate whether their business qualifies as a minority business, women's business enterprise, or labor surplus area firm per 2 CFR 200.3212. Permitting costs are excluded from the RFP scope, with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department retaining full responsibility for obtaining necessary permits.