Newfound Lake Public Boat Access Facility - Installation and Extraction of Seasonal Docks and Extension Piles (Autumn 2025 and Spring 2026)

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is seeking a contractor to perform seasonal dock and extension pile installation and extraction at the Newfound Lake Public Boat Access Facility located in Wellington State Park, Bristol, NH. This procurement involves a Request for Bid (RFB) for precise dock management, specifically requiring the removal and reinstallation of three temporary steel extension piles, floating dock segments, and a gangway during two specific timeframes: extraction during the week of Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day (October 14-17, 2025) and installation in April or early May 2026, contingent on ice-out conditions and road weight limits. Bidders must submit a total lump sum bid covering both extraction and installation, and will be evaluated primarily on lowest bid pricing. A site visit is optional, but contractors are encouraged to review the location beforehand. The bid deadline is 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with submissions accepted via email to Garret Graaskamp or through a physical bid box at the Fish and Game Department Headquarters. Contractors must possess crane operation capabilities and be prepared to work under NHFG personnel guidance during the extraction and installation processes.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, contractors must obtain a New Hampshire vendor number prior to contract execution. The procurement appears open to qualified marine construction or dock installation contractors with necessary equipment and expertise. Payment for the project will be structured in two increments: 50% after extraction and the remaining 50% after installation. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves precise technical work including dock segment transportation, gangway installation, and strategic positioning of extension piles. The project documentation includes comprehensive visual references demonstrating the technical complexity of the dock facility, which features a concrete boat ramp, floating dock, gangway, and overhead lighting to enhance accessibility and safety. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in marine infrastructure installation and the ability to work within specific seasonal constraints.