Beach grading hampton beach state park hampton, NH

The state of New Hampshire, specifically the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform beach grading services at Hampton Beach State Park in Rockingham County. The Request for Bid (RFB) OPS-2501 requires a comprehensive beach restoration project involving re-grading sand from the seawall to the low tide line across the entire length of Hampton Beach, with additional tasks including removing sand from stairwells and ramps. The contractor must provide a specific equipment complement, including two D-6 tractors (or equivalent), one hydraulic excavator, one articulated truck, and associated transport vehicles. Critical project dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference on January 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with sealed bids due on February 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project has a defined timeline, with work to commence on April 15, 2025, and requiring completion by May 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Contractors must adhere to specific operational constraints, including working only between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on weekends, and must coordinate grading operations around tidal schedules and piping plover protection measures.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the document, the contract includes a $5,000 allowance for unanticipated modifications and requires significant insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability insurance. The project is structured as a lump sum contract, suggesting a fixed budget approach. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in heavy equipment operation, beach restoration techniques, and environmental sensitivity, particularly regarding wildlife protection and public beach access. The bid will likely be evaluated based on technical capabilities, equipment readiness, insurance compliance, and ability to meet strict operational timelines and environmental constraints. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the inclusion of a contingency allowance and the comprehensive equipment requirements suggest a substantial project investment for beach restoration and maintenance services.