NHARNG - State Military Reservation - Building 1 Alterations

The New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs & Veterans Services is requesting bids for alterations to Building 1 at the State Military Reservation in Concord under RFB-DMAVS-2027-03, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST and optional site visits on August 5 or August 12, 2026.

The scope encompasses HVAC system demolition and replacement, including replacement of three energy recovery ventilation units (ERV-1, ERV-2, ERV-3) in existing locations, replacement of direct-digital controls with new BACnet-compliant controllers, migration to a unified MS/TP communication network, and replacement of controls for terminal devices in Building 1 Room 167. The project involves work across Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Architectural disciplines. All BACnet devices, controllers, gateways, routers, actuators, and sensors must be BTL (BACnet Testing Laboratories) listed and compliant with ASHRAE Standard 135-2024. The controls subcontractor must demonstrate minimum three years of experience designing and installing similar building automation systems and provide no fewer than five references of functional comparable projects. The contractor must maintain spare parts inventory for five years and establish a facility within the continental United States with diagnostic equipment capable of supporting on-call technical assistance within two hours of problem reporting and on-site resolution within 24 hours. Work is performed at the State Military Reservation in Concord, with buildings remaining occupied during construction; minimum two weeks' notice is required for scheduling work and equipment outages. Normal working hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. The contract term runs from Governor and Executive Council approval through May 31, 2027.

The base allowance for unforeseen conditions is $60,000. Four alternates are included for ERV and control system options. All vendors must be registered as authorized businesses in New Hampshire, possess a completed vendor application with the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property, and meet federal debarment requirements through SAM. Prior to award, the successful bidder must provide general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus workers' compensation insurance. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply. Bid prices must remain firm for the entire contract period and include all delivery and associated costs, F.O.B. Destination. Questions are due August 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with responses posted by August 26. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all workmanship, materials, and equipment and submit record drawings in AutoCAD or Revit format. Liquidated damages range from $200 to $500 per day depending on contract amount for failure to meet schedule.