Technical Services Lake Kanasatka Watershed Plan Implementation

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) and Lake Kanasatka Watershed Association (LKWA) are soliciting qualifications for technical services to implement the Lake Kanasatka Watershed-Based Management Plan. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to reduce phosphorus discharge and stormwater runoff at two specific sites along Burton Road and Foster Drive in Moultonborough, Carroll County. Key deliverables include developing a Site Specific Project Plan, designing and implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs), obtaining necessary permits, supervising BMP construction, and preparing detailed pollution reduction reports. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's experience with watershed improvement projects, expertise in Site Specific Project Plan (SSPP) development, stormwater BMP implementation experience, familiarity with Lake Kanasatka Watershed, and knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting requirements. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) submission deadline is January 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with contractor selection scheduled for January 24, 2025, and the project funded through a NHDES 319 Grant awarded in October 2024.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The selected contractor must be eligible to receive federal funding and certify compliance with state and federal grant rules. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the LKWA reserves the right to reject any submissions and negotiate sequentially with the highest-ranked qualified firms until an agreement is reached. No specific award value or precise budget range is provided in the documentation. The project is specifically targeting phosphorus reduction and stormwater management improvements at two sites, suggesting a focused and technical scope of work that will require specialized environmental engineering and watershed management expertise. The contractor will be expected to work closely with LKWA and NHDES to ensure successful implementation of the watershed management plan and achieve the project's environmental objectives.