NHARNG Strafford Water Disinfection

The New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services (DMAVS) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB DMAVS 2025-02) for a water disinfection system upgrade at the New Hampshire Army National Guard (NHARNG) Center Strafford Training Facility located at 1 Austin Cate Drive in Center Strafford. The project involves installing a permanent sodium hypochlorite-based water disinfection system to replace a temporary chlorination system, with comprehensive technical requirements including demolition of existing equipment, installation of new chemical feed systems, piping infrastructure upgrades, and implementation of advanced monitoring and control technologies. A mandatory site visit is required for potential bidders, with two dates available on 03/28/2025 and 04/01/2025 at 9:00 AM. The bid is due on 04/11/2025 at 12:00 PM EST, with the contract term running from Governor and Council approval through 28 November 2025. Contractors must perform all work between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, with detailed specifications including the installation of a 45-gallon sodium hypochlorite tank, peristaltic chemical metering pumps, an inline static mixer, flow meters, and a comprehensive control system.

Vendors must be registered to do business in New Hampshire, have a completed Vendor Application Package, and be in good standing with the NH Secretary of State. The contract includes a $10,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and requires vendors to provide comprehensive general liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance. Contractors must comply with federal debarment requirements and adhere to strict environmental management protocols, including energy conservation and pollution control measures. The contract will be non-exclusive, with the State reserving the right to retain other contractors for services. Payments will be processed via ACH within 30 days of invoice receipt and acceptance of services, with a 5% retainage policy applied to project payments. The total project budget appears to be within a moderate range, with specific pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process outlined in the Request for Bid documentation.