Court St Drain Crossing Replacement Project

The City of Keene in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, is seeking engineering services for the Court St Drain Crossing Replacement Project, a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) initiative focused on drainage infrastructure. The procurement opportunity involves comprehensive engineering services for preliminary engineering, design, and development of technical contract documents for construction. Specifically, the project requires professional expertise to manage approximately 120 feet of 24" Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) drain removal, with precise design, sizing, and documentation for replacing the Court Street crossing over the Ashuelot River. The solicitation was posted on August 8, 2025, with proposals due by September 16, 2025, indicating a approximately five-week window for interested engineering firms to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical municipal engineering service procurements often assess technical competence, project understanding, team qualifications, past performance, and proposed methodology.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were mentioned in the provided contract opportunity description. The procurement appears to be an open competition for qualified engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in municipal infrastructure design and river crossing replacement projects. Given the technical complexity of river drainage infrastructure and the specific requirements for pipe removal and replacement, respondents will likely need specialized civil engineering credentials and experience with municipal drainage systems. While no specific budget range was provided, similar municipal infrastructure projects typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 for comprehensive engineering services, depending on project complexity and scope. The project's location in Cheshire County and involvement of the City's Capital Improvement Program suggests this is a strategically important municipal infrastructure enhancement initiative requiring precise technical documentation and engineering design.