Franconia notch pedestrian fencing

The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is seeking bids for a Franconia Notch Pedestrian Fencing project located in Grafton County. The Request for Bid (RFB) DNCR 2026-05 solicits vendors to rent and install approximately 4,000 feet of temporary fencing along Route 18 during the fall foliage season, with primary objectives of managing visitor traffic, improving pedestrian safety, and preventing unsafe parking and trail access. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for fence panel rental, delivery and pickup, installation and removal labor, and site cleanup. The procurement requires vendors to be registered with the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property and the NH Secretary of State, and provide a certificate of insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate coverage. Key submission deadlines include questions due by 8/25/2025 and bid closing on 8/29/2025 at 2:00 PM EST. The contract will commence upon Governor and Executive Council approval and must be completed by November 15, 2025, with all work performed between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, requiring ten-day advance notice of work schedules. Award will be made to the vendor meeting established criteria and offering the lowest total cost.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Work will be conducted entirely within Franconia Notch State Park, with the project having a fixed budget that cannot exceed the contracted amount without Cannon Mountain management approval. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The State requires vendors to have the capability to provide temporary fencing, installation equipment, and personnel to complete the project within the specified timeframe. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a project scope that would likely fall within a moderate infrastructure improvement budget. The temporary nature of the fencing and specific seasonal requirements indicate this is a targeted, short-term contract designed to address specific visitor management and safety needs during the fall foliage season. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical capability, insurance compliance, and competitive pricing to be considered for the contract award.