Court St River Crossing Water Main Replacement Project

The City of Keene, located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, is seeking engineering services for the Court St River Crossing Water Main Replacement Project. The procurement involves professional services for preliminary engineering, design, and technical contract documentation for a water main infrastructure upgrade. The primary scope includes installing approximately 600 feet of water main crossing beneath the Ashuelot River, with the installation method specifically requiring no-dig technology, subject to final confirmation by the selected engineering consultant. Interested engineering firms must submit comprehensive proposals by September 17, 2025, which was originally posted on August 7, 2025. The project requires detailed technical expertise in municipal water infrastructure design, specifically focusing on trenchless river crossing methodologies. Potential respondents will need to demonstrate significant experience with complex municipal water infrastructure projects, advanced engineering design capabilities, and specific knowledge of no-dig installation techniques.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, typical municipal engineering contracts often provide opportunities for small, minority-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The project appears to be a capital infrastructure improvement initiative, suggesting potential funding through municipal bonds, state infrastructure grants, or federal infrastructure investment programs. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were specifically identified in the procurement documentation. The total project budget and potential contract award value were not explicitly stated, though municipal water main replacement projects of similar scope typically range from $500,000 to $2 million, depending on complexity and specific engineering and construction requirements. Interested engineering firms should carefully review the full request for proposals to understand the comprehensive technical specifications, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria for this critical municipal infrastructure project.