Jericho mountain state park new RV campground

The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a new RV campground at Jericho Mountain State Park located in Berlin, New Hampshire. This procurement is a formal Request for Bids (RFB) for project ARP 2418, with a mandatory pre-bid site tour completed on June 25, 2024, and sealed bids due on July 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The project scope includes comprehensive site preparation, utility installation, and construction of RV campsites, associated amenities, and support facilities. Bidders must submit a 5% Bid Bond with their proposal, and contractors awarded contracts over $75,000 will be required to provide a 100% Performance and Payment Bond. The contract specifies a project start date of September 30, 2024, with a completion date of October 22, 2025. Contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with DNCR reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capability, pricing, and demonstrated ability to complete the project within the specified timeframe.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. An allowance of $90,000 is included for potential modifications and unanticipated conditions, suggesting flexibility in project implementation. Bidders will be required to submit pricing using the provided Bid Proposal Form, which includes options for several additive alternates. The project is funded through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and will be executed in Coos County, New Hampshire. While no specific incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, the project appears open to qualified contractors with experience in campground and recreational infrastructure development. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the scope and allowance suggest a substantial investment in enhancing recreational facilities at Jericho Mountain State Park. Interested contractors should carefully review the full RFB documentation, particularly the detailed project manual, to understand the comprehensive requirements and expectations for this state park improvement project.