Fish Hatchery Tank Coating Services

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services is seeking bids for Fish Hatchery Tank Coating Services, specifically targeting 27 tanks at the Powder Mill Fish Hatchery in New Durham, NH, with an alternate bid option for the Milford Hatchery. The procurement requires vendors to provide comprehensive chemical polymer sealant (elastomer) coating services, with a detailed scope of work, material safety data sheets, and three references for similar completed projects. Bidders must submit total labor and materials costs for both the base and alternate bids, with quantities provided as estimates only. The bid was distributed on 6/2/2025, with mandatory site visits scheduled for 6/9/2025 and 6/10/2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The bid closing date is 6/16/2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the contract expected to commence on 7/7/2025 or upon Governor and Executive Council approval, lasting approximately three months. Key vendor qualifications include being registered to do business in New Hampshire, having a completed Vendor Application Package, and providing proof of comprehensive general liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors are required to be registered in New Hampshire and meet comprehensive insurance requirements. The state demonstrates a preference for environmentally friendly practices, encouraging the use of SmartWay Transport/Carrier Partners to reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the bid encompasses coating services for multiple fish hatchery tanks, suggesting a substantial project scope. The procurement emphasizes technical capability, with requirements for demonstrating prior experience through three references for similar completed work. The contract appears to be competitively bid, with opportunities for vendors to propose services for both the Powder Mill and Milford Hatchery locations. The state's evaluation will likely focus on technical competence, pricing, environmental considerations, and proven track record in similar tank coating projects.