Contract: high voltage electrical services

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services is soliciting bids for high voltage electrical services across state facilities, with a specific focus on the Pease Air National Guard Base in Rockingham County. The contract, solicitation number 3016-25, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive electrical maintenance and repair services, including emergency and non-emergency repairs with 24/7 availability. Bidders must have a minimum of five years of verifiable commercial experience, appropriate licenses and certifications, and the capability to perform services on complex electrical infrastructure including substations, transformers, generators, and electrical panels. The bid requires vendors to submit hourly labor rates for apprentice, journeyman, and master electricians during normal and after-hours periods, with the state evaluating pricing on a total cost basis. Key dates include a mandatory site visitation on 3/25/2025 at 8:00 AM and a bid closing deadline of 4/11/2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract term is set from Governor and Executive Council approval through 5/31/2030, with potential extension options for up to two additional years. Contractors must be prepared to respond to emergency repairs within three hours and provide comprehensive reporting after each service call.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents, the bid emphasizes strict qualification requirements including compliance with environmental regulations, workers' compensation, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, tools, transportation, materials, equipment, and permits to perform services, adhering to industry standards including OSHA, NFPA, and Department of Defense guidelines. The scope of work covers multiple facilities, with the primary focus being the New Hampshire Air National Guard Base in Newington, involving maintenance of electrical systems across various buildings and infrastructure components. Contractors will be subject to rigorous security screening, including criminal background checks and access control procedures specific to the Pease Air National Guard Base. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the contract—covering multiple facilities and requiring 24/7 emergency response capabilities—suggests a significant potential contract value. The procurement allows for potential additions or deletions of locations and equipment throughout the contract term, providing flexibility for the state's evolving electrical maintenance needs.