Contract: dry system fire protection design and build services

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services is soliciting bids for Dry System Fire Protection Design and Build Services for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Region 3 facility located at 225 Main Street in Durham. This procurement seeks a comprehensive design and build project to replace the existing fire protection system, which currently spans approximately 7,500 square feet across heated occupied spaces and attic areas. Contractors will be required to perform a flow test, obtain permits from the State Fire Marshal's Office, submit professionally engineered plans, and coordinate system installation with minimal disruption to facility operations. Key deliverables include designing and installing a new dry pipe sprinkler system, with bidders having the option to submit both a base bid using the existing air compressor and an alternate bid involving a nitrogen generator replacement. The project has specific requirements including professional coordination, system design, installation, painting of new exposed piping, and restoration of disturbed surfaces. A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for 4/21/2025 at 10:00 AM, with bid submissions due on 5/2/2025 at 10:00 AM. The contract term is approximately three months, from 6/30/2025 through 9/26/2025, with potential extension for up to three additional months.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and builder's risk insurance. The state has included a $15,000 project allowance for potential modifications or unforeseen conditions, and reserves the right to add or delete locations/equipment during the contract period. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement requires a lump sum proposal covering all labor, materials, start-up, and required training. The state will evaluate and potentially award the contract based on the lowest base or alternate bid cost, with the understanding that indicated quantities are estimates. Existing infrastructure includes a current dry pipe sprinkler system with an air compressor, fire alarm systems, and various detection devices that will need careful integration during the replacement process. The project involves working within complex facility spaces, including attics and interstitial areas, requiring precise technical expertise and minimal operational disruption to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's facility.