rfb-dncr-2026-10-award-rev1.pdf

This is an award document from the State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails, announcing the selection of a contractor for bridge approach construction and bridge installation on Corridor 19 Snowmobile Trail in Chatham, NH (Project #TB-2601). The project involves constructing site-specific approaches and abutments at two bridge locations and installing two prefabricated bridges—one measuring 70 feet by 14 feet and one measuring 50 feet by 14 feet—with wood decking. An invitation to bid was issued in January 2026, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on March 5, 2026. Six bid proposals were received. The project is expected to begin in Spring 2026 with a mandatory completion deadline of August 25, 2026. Liquidated damages ranging from $300 to $600 per working day apply if the project is not completed by the deadline. The contract is subject to Governor and Executive Council approval for amounts exceeding $10,000.

Ray's Electric and General Contracting, Inc., located at 33 Jericho Road, PO Box 597, Berlin, NH 03570, was selected as the low bidder with a bid amount of $228,638.21. The bid proposals ranged from $228,638.21 to $405,240.00, with competing bids from GT Burke & Sons Inc ($389,000.00), Drew Corporation ($233,050.00), G. W. Brooks & Son, Inc. ($405,240.00), Triple Construction LLC ($364,419.00), and Elevated Excavation LLC ($269,300.00). The project is funded by the White Mountain National Forest through the Great American Outdoors Act. Contractors were required to demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in similar construction work, maintain workers' compensation insurance, and hold commercial general liability insurance with specified coverage limits. The state separately purchased and delivered the prefabricated bridges and removed existing bridges prior to construction commencement.