Connecticut Lakes Natural Area Scott Bog Spur Road Stream Crossing Replacement

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure professional licensed engineering services for the design and engineering analysis of a stream crossing replacement project at the Connecticut Lakes Natural Area in Pittsburg, New Hampshire. The selected Architect and Engineering firm will be responsible for performing a Hydrologic & Hydraulic study, conducting comprehensive engineering analysis, and delivering complete design services for the removal and replacement of a damaged 6-foot CMP culvert on Scott Bog Spur Road. The engineer must evaluate three crossing options—a free span bridge, open bottom culvert, and squish culvert—and recommend the most suitable solution based on criteria including aquatic organism passage, longevity, public safety, and cost-effectiveness. The crossing design must accommodate HS-20 load ratings and support vehicles weighing up to 100,000 pounds, including cement trucks required for Scott Bog Dam maintenance. Deliverables must include detailed plans suitable for NHDES wetland permitting and FEMA submission, along with a cost estimate for in-kind replacement using a new 6-foot CMP culvert with United States-sourced materials. The evaluation will employ a 100-point scoring system with 50 points allocated to the technical proposal (including references, company qualifications, key personnel, and project plan) and 50 points to the price proposal, which must be submitted on a lump sum or not-to-exceed basis. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Pittsburg Fire Department parking lot, with proposals due on May 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM, contract selection notification anticipated on June 5, 2026, and Governor & Executive Council approval expected by July 22, 2026.

This contract is partially funded by the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and requires compliance with federal regulations including Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity and debarment/suspension requirements. Vendors must indicate whether their business qualifies as a minority business, women's business enterprise, or labor surplus area firm per 2 CFR 200.3212. No set-aside designations or incumbent contractor restrictions are specified in the procurement documents, though federal disadvantaged enterprise regulations and certifications apply. Permitting costs are explicitly excluded from the RFP scope, with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department retaining full responsibility for obtaining necessary permits. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation. Design work is anticipated to occur during summer-fall 2026, with stream crossing replacement construction scheduled for spring-summer 2027.