Moultonborough Bay Watershed Management Plan Implementation Phase 1: Stormwater Management and Control Designs for Melvin Wharf Road, Tuftonboro

The Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a stormwater management project located in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, specifically targeting Melvin Wharf Road as part of Phase 1 of the Moultonborough Bay Watershed Management Plan Implementation. The procurement seeks qualified engineering firms to develop comprehensive stormwater management and control designs, with key deliverables including a topographic survey, drainage system analysis, permitting documentation, and final design preparation. The project objectives center on mitigating beach erosion by installing a trench drain, bioretention area, and replacing an existing culvert, with anticipated environmental benefits of reducing sediment and nutrient loading to Melvin Bay by 154 lbs./yr. of total suspended solids and 0.3 lbs./yr. of total phosphorus. Evaluation criteria for selecting the engineering firm will be weighted as follows: specialized experience (50%), project personnel (25%), and project approach (25%). The RFQ was posted on April 8, 2025, with proposals due by April 30, 2025, and an anticipated project completion date of August 1, 2025. The project represents a continuation of over ten years of watershed improvement efforts addressing nutrient loading that has historically exceeded 300% of natural background levels.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project appears to be open to qualified engineering firms with demonstrable expertise in stormwater management and watershed restoration. The procurement is initiated by the Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance in collaboration with the Town of Tuftonboro, suggesting potential local partnership opportunities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the document, and no specific budget range was explicitly stated. The project builds upon existing watershed management infrastructure and aims to integrate new stormwater control measures that will enhance water quality and ecological sustainability in the Lake Winnipesaukee watershed. Given the technical complexity and environmental significance of the project, responding firms will likely need to demonstrate advanced engineering capabilities, environmental restoration expertise, and a comprehensive understanding of watershed management principles.