Contract: dry system fire protection design and build services

The State of New Hampshire, specifically the Department of Administrative Services Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking a design and build contractor for a dry system fire protection services project at the New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) Region 3 facility in Durham. The procurement involves a comprehensive design and construction contract for replacing the existing fire protection system, with the exception of potentially reusing the existing compressor. Key deliverables include performing a flow test, installing new piping and sprinkler heads, and creating new access points to attic and interstitial spaces. The contractor will be responsible for all permits, materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the work, with a 75% construction waste diversion requirement. The project requires submission of operation and maintenance manuals, spare parts, and a one-year warranty on all work. The bid submission deadline was initially set for September 20, 2024, with a site visit scheduled for September 26, 2024, though subsequent addenda modified the bid closing date to October 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The anticipated contract implementation date is December 23, 2024, with a project completion date of June 30, 2025.

While the documents do not explicitly detail specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical and administrative requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with vendors required to meet certain certification and insurance requirements for eligibility. The project is located in Strafford County and will be implemented at the NHFG Region 3 facility. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation, and no precise award value or budget range is explicitly stated. The contract is structured as a single six-month term, with the State reserving the right to add or delete locations/equipment during the contract period. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in fire protection system design and construction, ability to comply with detailed product and installation specifications, and capability to meet the comprehensive project requirements outlined in the bid documents.