Cannon Mountain for THE 2025-26 SNOWMAKING LINE REPLACEMENT

The State of New Hampshire's Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is seeking bids for the 2025-26 Snowmaking Line Replacement project at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, located in Grafton County. The procurement involves a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade focused on replacing water pipe systems on two specific snowmaking trails: Rock Garden and Gremlin. The project requires installing approximately 1,160 feet of 6" pipe on Rock Garden and 1,245 feet of pipe on Gremlin, along with associated trenching, valve and hydrant work, and surface restoration. Bidders must provide labor and parts for pipe installation, including spiral wound metal gaskets, inspection ports, hydrant couplings, and additional materials necessary for complete installation, with Cannon Mountain supplying the pipe. Vendor qualifications include mandatory registration with the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property, a completed Vendor Application Package, and proof of comprehensive general liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Key procurement dates include a solicitation date of August 19, 2025, the last day for questions on September 1, 2025, and a bid closing date of September 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract will commence upon Governor and Executive Council approval and must be completed by July 31, 2026.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability and financial stability to perform the snowmaking line replacement work. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and modify the contract scope, with the award to be made to the vendor meeting established criteria and providing the lowest total cost. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project involves significant infrastructure replacement across approximately 2,405 linear feet of piping, suggesting a substantial capital investment. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure beyond the current snowmaking system. The successful contractor will be responsible for comprehensive installation services, working within the specified project parameters and coordinating with Cannon Mountain's existing infrastructure. The project represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for the ski area's snowmaking capabilities, ensuring operational efficiency and enhanced snow production capabilities for the 2025-2026 winter season.