rfp-2026-10cm.pdf

Request for Proposal

RFP2026-10CM

Belknap County Jail Infrastructure Improvements 76 County Drive – Laconia – NH 03246

Bid Deadline for Submission August 26, 2026, 12:00 pm

Mandatory Site Visits

August 4, 2026, 1:00 pm August 12, 2026, 1:00 pm August 20, 2026, 1:00 pm August 25, 2026, 1:00 pm

RSVPs are required.

Belknap County Commissioners’ Office Jon T. Bossey, Facilities Director

34 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246

(603) 737-2391

BELKNAP COUNTY

REQUEST FOR BID

RFP 2026-10CM

Proposals may be submitted via email to:

Jon Bossey, Facilities Director, Belknap County jbossey@belknapcounty.gov

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, for any reason deemed to be in the best interest of the County. The County reserves the right to waive any informalities, irregularities, or technical defects in any bid when such waiver is determined to be in the best interest of the County and does not compromise the fairness of the competitive bidding process.

Belknap County Department of Corrections (BCDOC) requires anyone entering the facility to fill out a criminal history background form and authorize a criminal records check (CJIS/SPOTS). BCDOC will not preclude someone with a criminal record from entering the facility unless the incarceration was at BCDOC within the past two years or has an open matter with the courts.

All questions regarding this bid package shall be directed at:

Richard A. Parks III, PE WV Engineering - President 11 King Court • Keene, NH 03431

(603) 352-7007 x105

(603) 477-8169 rparks@wvengineering.com www.wvengineering.com

Project Narrative:

This project consists of mechanical and plumbing improvements within the Belknap County Jail Corrections Facility to improve the performance, maintainability, and functionality of the existing building systems.

The mechanical scope includes the cleaning of existing HVAC ductwork throughout the designated areas of the facility.

Installation of new duct access panels at strategic locations within the duct distribution system to provide permanent access for cleaning, inspection, and future maintenance. Following the installation of the access panels, the ductwork and coils shall be thoroughly cleaned in accordance with applicable industry standards, and all access openings shall be properly sealed upon completion. Exterior air sealing of the existing ductwork at leakage areas. Miscellaneous controls improvements at the designated areas. The HVAC air systems have been tested by Hood TAB; a copy of the report will be provided for bidder review. Deficiencies noted in their report and noted on the bid drawings are to be addressed. There is no scope of work included for the existing smoke exhaust fans.

The plumbing scope includes the replacement of existing plumbing fixtures with new institutional combination penal fixtures, including associated carriers, controls, and piping connections as required. Existing shower assemblies will be upgraded with new shower valves, shower heads, trim, and related accessories. Re-surfacing of the existing glazed tile shower surrounds with solid surface product. Plumbing systems will be modified as necessary to accommodate the new fixtures while utilizing existing utility connections where practical.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the approved construction documents, applicable building, mechanical, and plumbing codes, manufacturer installation requirements, and all state and local regulations. Existing systems shall remain operational to the greatest extent possible during construction, with any required interruptions coordinated with facility staff. Upon completion, all mechanical and plumbing systems shall be tested, inspected, and verified to ensure proper operation prior to being placed into service. The facility will remain operational and occupied during construction. Project schedule and access to be coordinated with BCDOC.

BID FORM

BELKNAP COUNTY JAIL

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

34 COUNTY DRIVE

LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

WVA PROJECT NO. 26038

Pursuant to and in compliance with your "Invitation to Bid" dated and the "Instructions to Bidders" relating thereto, the undersigned hereby agrees to furnish all plant, labor, materials, supplies, equipment and other facilities and things necessary or proper for or incidental to work required by and in strict accordance with the applicable provisions of Plans and Specifications associated with the Belknap County Jail Infrastructure Improvements.

and Addenda No. , for the sum of:

TOTAL PLUMBING BASE BID

______________________________________________________________ Dollars ($_____________).

TOTAL MECHANICAL BASE BID

______________________________________________________________ Dollars ($_____________).

In submitting this Bid agrees to:

1. Hold my bid open for [No. of Days] days after the actual date of the bid opening. ___________

2. Accept the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders regarding disposition of Bid Security.

3. Enter into and sign a Contract, if awarded, on the bases of this Bid and to furnish bonds required in the Contract Documents.

4. Accomplish the work in accord with the Contract Documents, and within the Contract Schedule.

5. Comply with applicable labor laws.

6. Complete all work under this proposal in accord with The Contract Documents.

7. Include all allowances noted in the Contract Documents.

Substitutions submitted with bid, if any, will not be used to determine the successful bidder.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following agenda, but agrees he is bound by all addenda listed, where or not listed herewith:

Addendum No. Date of Addendum

Legal Name of Bidder: _____________________________________________

By: _____________________________________________

Corporation ________________ Partnership ________________ Individual _________________

Legal Address: ____________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________________

Dated: ____________________________________

Note: Bids will be considered informal if blank spaces in the bid are not filled in.