Recommendations for Rye Harbor Improvements

The Pease Development Authority (PDA) is seeking qualified firms or teams to provide comprehensive recommendations for improvements to the Rye Harbor Marine Facility located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. This Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P) requires respondents to conduct a detailed assessment of the existing 5-acre maritime facility, including environmental conditions, building and infrastructure status, vehicle parking and boat storage capabilities, and an evaluation of private commercial operations. Key deliverables will include a comprehensive facility assessment and strategic improvement recommendations covering environmental, structural, operational, and commercial aspects of the marine facility. The evaluation criteria will assign 35 points for project team qualifications, 40 points for proposed approach and timeline, and 25 points for experience in maritime facility assessment work. Critical dates include a deadline for inquiries by November 14, 2024, proposal submissions due by December 5, 2024, anticipated interviews in December 2024, Board approval in January 2025, and a projected project start date of February 1, 2025.

The RFQ/P does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must demonstrate substantial expertise in maritime, recreational, and governmental facility assessment, with required insurance coverage of $2 million in general liability and $1 million in automobile liability. The facility currently generates revenue through various permits, fees, and fuel sales, and includes wetland marsh, a tidal mooring field, piers, a public boat launch, and parking areas. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the non-exclusive contract will be negotiated with the selected firm based on their qualifications and proposed approach. Supporting documentation, including a 2022 parking study and 2023 facility overview report, will be available to provide additional context for potential respondents preparing their submissions.