Request for Qualifications for LaRose Way Architectural and Engineering Design Services

The City of Nashua, New Hampshire is requesting qualifications from architectural and engineering firms for design services on the Richard LaRose Way Improvement Project, with qualifications due August 24, 2026. DBE status is an evaluation criterion.

The scope encompasses advancing a conceptual design to construction-ready documents, including preparation of construction documents at 50% and 100% completion stages, utility design integration, specifications development, permit assistance, and construction administration services with weekly site meetings, RFI responses, submittals review, and change order preparation. The selected firm will work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Evaluation criteria are qualifications and experience of the project team, past performance on similar projects, proposed project completion dates, overall submission quality, total cost, and DBE status. An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at LaRose Way, 113 W Pearl Street. Questions are due July 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with answers posted by August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Vendor interviews are to be determined.

Qualifications and pricing must be submitted separately, with pricing in a sealed envelope. Proposals are binding for 90 days following the deadline or until contract execution, whichever is later. The selected professional must provide certificates of insurance within ten calendar days of award: General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Combined Single Limit Automobile Liability ($1 million), Workers' Compensation per New Hampshire statutes, and Professional Liability ($1 million). No key staff members may be reassigned without written City approval. All proposals must be FOB Nashua, NH. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate terms with the selected vendor prior to award, conduct discussions with responsible vendors, and terminate the contract at will or for cause.