Summer trail maintenance services for franconia notch state park/ cannon mountain

The State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for summer trail maintenance services at Franconia Notch State Park and Cannon Mountain. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to perform tree and bush cutting by hand across approximately 110 acres of steep terrain, extending from trail edge to trail edge, with all work to be completed during defined seasonal windows: October 1-28, 2026, and October 1-28, 2027. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, personal protective equipment, and permits necessary to execute the services, with work hours scheduled between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM unless pre-approved otherwise. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-acreage basis for both contract years, with all prices remaining firm throughout the agreement period and inclusive of all costs, delivery, travel, and lodging expenses. Key qualifications include vendor registration with the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property and the New Hampshire Secretary of State (if applicable), completion of a Vendor Application Package, and proof of comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus workers' compensation insurance compliant with RSA Chapter 281-A. Site visits are mandatory, and prospective vendors must contact Jeffrey Collins at 603-823-8800 EXT 703 to schedule familiarization visits with the terrain. The bid closing date is June 30, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST, with contract implementation targeted for October 1, 2026, and the two-year agreement subject to execution by the Commissioner and approval by the Governor and Executive Council.

The RFB does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting competition to particular enterprise categories; however, vendors must certify compliance with New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA 21-I:11-c), confirming they have not been convicted of bidding-related violations, antitrust violations, or other disqualifying offenses within the past two years, have not been debarred from federal or state projects, and are in compliance with state labor and employment security requirements. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the available documentation. The State reserves the right to award the contract to the vendor offering the lowest total cost meeting established criteria and may reject any or all bids. Bids remain effective for 180 days from the opening date, and the State retains the right to terminate the contract with thirty days' written notice. Payment will be made via ACH within thirty days of invoice receipt and acceptance. No specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the procurement documents.