Contract: dry system fire protection design and build services

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services Division of Procurement and Support Services is seeking a design and build services contract for a dry system fire protection project at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Durham Facility. The procurement involves a comprehensive replacement of the existing fire protection system, specifically implementing a new nitrogen generator system for a 7,500 square foot facility. Contractors must perform a complete design and build service including flow testing, providing new access points, managing all cutting, coring, patching, painting, and surface finishing, while ensuring full compliance with applicable codes and obtaining necessary permits. The project requires coordination with the State Fire Marshal's Office, fire alarm company, and local fire department, with a mandatory requirement to minimize disruption to ongoing state facility operations. The bid is due on September 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract implementation date of November 15, 2024, and a total project duration of approximately six months.

The Request for Bid does not specifically indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or specific vendor restrictions. The contract will be awarded as a lump sum base bid, with a $10,000 project allowance for potential modifications or addressing unknown conditions. Successful bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage and a performance and payment bond prior to contract execution. The total project budget appears to be structured around the lump sum bid, with no explicit maximum budget disclosed in the provided documentation. Contractors will be responsible for providing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and services necessary to complete the fire protection system redesign and installation, including project record documentation, operational manuals, warranties, and guarantees upon project completion. The contract requires the selected vendor to work within an occupied state facility, necessitating careful project management and minimal operational disruption.