Water Tank Lining Replacement at Veterans Home

The New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH has issued Request for Bid (RFB) Number NHVH-2025-03 for a comprehensive water tank lining replacement project located in Belknap County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform extensive tank lining services, including substrate preparation through methods such as abrasive sand blasting, high-pressure washing, and hand abrading. Specific technical requirements mandate lining the vessel with 120 mils nominal/80 mils minimal of Durachem 500 Series high-performance aromatic polyurea system, with comprehensive preparation and inspection protocols. Key procurement dates include a mandatory bidder walkthrough on 4/17/2025 from 10 am-12 pm, the final day for submitting questions on 4/23/2025, and a bid closing deadline of 4/30/2025 at 12:00 PM EST. Vendor qualifications include providing all necessary equipment, safety apparatus, multi-gas air sample meters, electrical and compressed air resources, and strict compliance with OSHA confined space safety protocols. Evaluation criteria will focus on meeting technical specifications and providing the lowest cost per project section, with the state reserving the right to reject any or all submitted bids.

Vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and provide a certificate of insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate liability coverage. The estimated project start date is 6/18/2025, with the contract term beginning upon execution by the Governor and Executive Council and continuing through project completion. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were noted in the documentation, the solicitation emphasizes comprehensive service requirements and technical expertise. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value, instead requiring vendors to complete pricing sections within the bid documentation. The contract will ultimately be awarded as a State of New Hampshire Contract to the vendor meeting established technical criteria and offering the most competitive pricing. No information was provided regarding incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration with the water tank lining replacement project.