Beach Grading at Hampton Beach State Park Hampton, NH

The State of New Hampshire's Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, is seeking a contractor for beach grading services at Hampton Beach State Park through a Request for Bid (RFB) specification document, Project #OPS-2530. The primary project objectives include re-grading sand redistributed by winter weather, removing sand from stairwells, ramps, and landings, and leveling sand berms along the beach. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in site work and excavation, and possess specific heavy equipment requirements including two Caterpillar D-6 tractors, one Caterpillar 314 excavator, articulated trucks, dump trucks, and equipment trailers. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Hampton Beach State Park, with sealed bid proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on January 15, 2026. Bids will be evaluated on a lump-sum basis, with the lowest qualified bidder typically selected, though the Department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The project work is slated to commence on March 26, 2026, and must be completed no later than 12:00 p.m. on April 10, 2026.

For contracts valued at $75,000 or more, a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is required. The contractor must adhere to specific conditions, including coordination with the Seacoast Regional Manager, compliance with Hampton Town Ordinance operating hours (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekends), and following Piping Plover habitat protection protocols. The project includes a $10,000 allowance for unanticipated modifications and differing site conditions, with liquidated damages ranging from $200 to $500 per working day depending on contract value if completion deadlines are missed. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, the bid specifications suggest the project is open to qualified contractors with appropriate experience and equipment. The contractor is expected to perform work a minimum of 8 hours daily for approximately 10 working days, subject to equipment constraints and public safety considerations. The specifications do not provide a specific award value or comprehensive budget range, but the inclusion of a $10,000 allowance suggests a project scope that likely falls within a moderate budget range for municipal infrastructure maintenance.