New Interior Flooring for the North Country Resource Center

The State of New Hampshire's Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Forests and Lands, is seeking competitive bids for interior flooring renovation at the North Country Resource Center located in Lancaster, NH. The procurement (Bid Number 107-24) involves installing new resilient tile flooring across multiple interior spaces, specifically vinyl tile in common areas, bathrooms, and hallways, and carpet tile in office spaces. Approved flooring manufacturers include Armstrong Flooring Inc., Shaw Contract Group, Roppe, and Johnsonite, with specific technical requirements regarding tile thickness, size, fire-test-response characteristics, and wear warranties ranging from 5 to 20 years. Bidders must provide detailed product submittals, maintain appropriate insurance, and adhere to precise installation guidelines. Key procurement dates include a bid issuance on 9/17/2025, with bids due on 10/17/2025 at 2:00 PM EST, mandatory site assessment opportunities on 10/6/2025 and 10/13/2025, and a projected project timeline from 11/3/2025 to 12/22/2025.

The contract will be awarded to the most responsible vendor offering the lowest total cost while meeting all specified requirements. Performance and payment bonds may be required if the bid exceeds $75,000. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project does not indicate integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology, nor does it list incumbent vendors. While a precise budget range was not specified, the contract will determine the price limitation through the competitive bidding process. Bidders must comply with state procurement regulations and demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality flooring materials that meet the technical specifications outlined in the request for bids.