Rotary Pool Replacement Construction

The City of Nashua is requesting bids for demolition and replacement of the existing Rotary Pool facility in Nashua, New Hampshire under IFB0897-110426, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Division of Public Works, 848 West Hollis Street.

The scope encompasses demolition and removal of existing swimming and wading pools, concrete decks, pool equipment and utilities; construction of a new municipal swimming pool with supporting systems, pool equipment, decking, utilities, drainage improvements, fencing, gates, and site lighting; and electrical, plumbing, mechanical, excavation, earthwork, concrete, parking lot, and landscaping improvements. Detailed technical specifications and drawings are provided in the plan set document (PLANSET-20261002 Rotary Pool Replacement Project Issued for Construction).

The project completion deadline is July 1, 2027, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond that date. Bids are binding for 90 days following the bid deadline. The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Contractors must submit a Bid Bond equal to 5% of bid price, plus Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. Required insurance includes General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Motor Vehicle Liability ($1 million Combined Single Limit), and Workers' Compensation ($100,000 / $500,000 / $100,000). Certificates of insurance naming the City as additional insured are due within ten calendar days of award. A one-year warranty period is required after substantial completion. Retainage of 10% applies to monthly payments until 50% completion; thereafter no further retainage is withheld if quality and timeliness are maintained. Upon final completion and acceptance, 2% retainage is held during the warranty period and released after project acceptance.

Written questions are due October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with answers posted by October 27 at 3:00 p.m. Bids may be submitted electronically via Bonfire, on USB drive, or as sealed paper copies at City Hall, 229 Main Street, Room 11, Nashua, NH 03061.