Crane Services

The Pease Development Authority Division of Ports and Harbors is seeking crane services for marine facilities located in Hampton, Portsmouth, and Rye, New Hampshire through Invitation for Bids (IFB 25-16). The procurement requires a 115-ton hydraulic crane with a Certified Crane Operator and designated Certified Riggers to perform float installation and removal services during spring and fall seasonal transitions. Specific deliverables include moving floats from winter storage to water in spring and removing them in fall, with tentative installation dates of March 27, 2025 for Rye Harbor and March 28, 2025 for Hampton Harbor. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on Total Bid Cost, with estimated usage of 30 hours during normal business hours (8AM-5PM Monday-Friday) and 10 hours outside normal business hours. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid presentation on February 18, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at the Market St. Marine Terminal in Portsmouth, with bid submissions due February 25, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. local time.

The contract term spans from March 12, 2025 through October 31, 2025, with two potential one-year renewal options. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing inclusive of all delivery costs, labor, fuel, maintenance, and basic rigging accessories, with pricing required to remain firm for one-year increments and no additional charges permitted. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating $1,000,000 general liability coverage per occurrence with a $2,000,000 per project aggregate, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and workers compensation coverage. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned, the Pease Development Authority reserves the right to utilize more or fewer hours than estimated and may require additional crane services beyond the outlined scope of work. The procurement does not indicate an explicit budget range, but the estimated service usage suggests a moderate-scale contract focusing on precise marine infrastructure support services.