rfb-dncr-ops-2501-award.pdf

This is a bid award document from the State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, for beach grading services at Hampton Beach State Park. The project, designated OPS-2501, involves comprehensive beach restoration including re-grading sand from the seawall to the low tide line across the entire length of Hampton Beach, removing sand from stairwells and ramps, and implementing environmental protection measures for piping plover habitat. The mandatory pre-bid conference was held on January 28, 2025, with seven potential bidders in attendance. The sealed bid period opened on January 8, 2025, and closed on February 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with five bids received. Work is scheduled to commence on April 15, 2025, and must be completed by May 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Operational constraints restrict work to 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on weekends, with coordination required around tidal schedules.

Sam Jeffers General Contractor of Colebook, New Hampshire, was selected as the low bidder and awarded the contract in the amount of $44,850, pending approval by the Governor and Executive Council. The bid was structured as a lump sum contract with a $5,000 allowance for unanticipated modifications. Four competing bids ranged from $52,560 to $77,438, with two bidders submitting no bids. The contract requires the contractor to provide specific heavy equipment, including two D-6 tractors, one hydraulic excavator, one articulated truck, and associated transport vehicles. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability coverage. The project was advertised through multiple channels including the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property Website, NH State Parks Website, Construction Summary of NH, and various digital platforms.