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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for the Flume Visitors Center Stone Masonry Repair project (OPS 2514), located at 852 US Route 3 in Lincoln within Franconia Notch State Park. The project encompasses comprehensive stone masonry repair work focused on rubble stone masonry facing on concrete retaining walls, including salvaging and re-setting fallen stones, repairing stone-paved entrance plaza walls, and addressing water infiltration issues between the concrete retaining wall and stone masonry facing. Qualified masons and contractors must be registered with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office and possess a Certificate of Existence. Bids are due on May 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a public bid opening scheduled at the DNCR offices in Concord, NH. The project is scheduled to commence on August 4, 2025, with Phase 1 completion targeted for September 25, 2025. On-site inspection prior to bid submission is required. The contract structure is stipulated on a lump sum basis with a $2,500 allowance for unanticipated modifications or additions.

Evaluation will be based primarily on the lowest base bid price, with the Department reserving the right to reject any or all proposals. For contracts exceeding $75,000, bidders must provide a Performance and Payment Bond covering 100% of the contract value. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated. The procurement does not identify incumbent vendors. Bidders should be prepared to work in an active state park environment, as the Flume Visitors' Center will remain open to the public during repair work, requiring coordination with existing site infrastructure including the stone-paved plaza, timber bridge, and surrounding landscape features. Technical questions may be directed to Thomas Mansfield at the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with bidding documents available for review at Construction Summary of New Hampshire and Alpha Graphics.