Predator control structure and covers for the concrete raceways located at the berlin state fish hatchery.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design, manufacture, and installation of predator control structures and covers for concrete raceways at the Berlin State Fish Hatchery. The procurement seeks four fabric buildings, each measuring 18 feet wide by 150 feet long with a peak height of 9 feet 7 inches and eave height of 6 feet, to protect the hatchery's raceways from predators. Deliverables include galvanized, powder-coated steel framing manufactured in the United States with a minimum 50 kilopsi yield strength; 18-ounce PVC cover material certified to NFPA 701, CPAI-84, and ULC 109 standards; structural engineering in accordance with the 2024 International Building Code and ASCE 7-16; six heavy-duty double zipper side entries; personnel doors with ramps and windows on both end walls; fabric windows with screens; a three-piece vinyl cover system; stainless steel cables and hardware; and all proprietary installation tools. The structures must be engineered to withstand 90 miles per hour wind loads and 88 pounds per square foot ground snow loads, and bidders must provide a minimum five-year non-prorated warranty on the entire building. Sealed bids must be submitted to the NH Fish and Game Department, Attn: Inland Fisheries, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, with bid submissions including detailed pricing breakdowns for equipment, shipping, installation, and all related structural reports. For additional information or questions, interested vendors should contact Alexander Sitek at 603-271-1745 or alexander.j.sitek@wildlife.nh.gov.

The RFP documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder eligibility, or preference programs for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials, nor are there references to existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration beyond the specification that structures be designed to interface with the existing concrete raceways at the Berlin State Fish Hatchery. The contract opportunity does not disclose a budget range or award value estimate in the available documentation. Interested vendors should consult the complete RFP document and contact the designated procurement officer for any additional details regarding evaluation criteria, budget parameters, or other procurement-specific requirements.