rfb-dncr-ops-2514.pdf

This Request for Bid document pertains to the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' procurement for the Flume Visitors Center Stone Masonry Repair project (OPS 2514) located in Franconia Notch State Park at 852 US Route 3 in Lincoln. The project scope encompasses comprehensive stone masonry repair work, including salvaging and re-setting fallen stones on rubble stone masonry facing on concrete retaining walls, repairing stone-paved entrance plaza walls, and addressing water infiltration issues between the concrete retaining wall and stone masonry facing. Bidders must submit sealed bids by May 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with public bid opening conducted at the DNCR offices in Concord, New Hampshire. Project commencement is scheduled for August 4, 2025, with Phase 1 completion targeted for September 25, 2025. Bidders are required to conduct an on-site inspection prior to bid submission to assess existing site infrastructure, including the stone-paved plaza, timber bridge, and surrounding landscape features. The contract utilizes a stipulated lump sum structure, and bidders must be registered with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office and possess a Certificate of Existence.

Award determination 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. The project includes a $2,500 allowance for unanticipated modifications or additions. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated in the procurement documents, and no incumbent vendors are specified. Contractors must be prepared to work in an active state park environment with the Flume Visitors' Center remaining open to the public during repair operations. Technical questions can 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.