Flume Visitors Center Stone Masonry Repair

The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking qualified masons and contractors for the Flume Visitors Center Stone Masonry Repair project (OPS 2514), located in Franconia Notch State Park at 852 US Route 3 in Lincoln. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for comprehensive stone masonry repair work, specifically focusing on repairing rubble stone masonry facing on concrete retaining walls. Key project objectives include salvaging and re-setting fallen stones, repairing stone-paved entrance plaza walls, and addressing areas where water infiltration occurs between the concrete retaining wall and stone masonry facing. Bidders must be registered with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office and possess a Certificate of Existence, with a strong emphasis on employing experienced stone masons and stone fitters. The bid is due on May 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a public bid opening at the DNCR offices in Concord, NH. The project is scheduled to start on August 4, 2025, with Phase 1 completion targeted for September 25, 2025. Evaluation will primarily be based on the lowest base bid price, though the Department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. For contracts exceeding $75,000, bidders will be required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond covering 100% of the contract value. The project includes a $2,500 allowance for unanticipated modifications or additions. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the procurement documents indicate a stipulated lump sum contract structure. Bidders should be prepared to work in an active state park environment, as the Flume Visitors' Center will remain open to the public during the repair work. Potential contractors should note the requirement for on-site inspection prior to bid submission and be prepared to integrate their work with existing site infrastructure, including the stone-paved plaza, timber bridge, and surrounding landscape features. Technical questions can be directed to Thomas Mansfield at the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with bidding documents available for review at specified locations including Construction Summary of New Hampshire and Alpha Graphics.