Single contract for security improvements at multiple Manchester school district facilities. Work includes installation of security fencing, pedestrian and vehicle gates, and safety bollards. Unit price basis. Bids due October 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time. Prebid conference optional on October 8, 2026. Prequalification required. Bid bond or certified check of $5,000 required. Performance and payment bonds each 100% of contract price ($449,****). Davis-Bacon wage rates apply. Year 1 work at 5 schools by November 30, 2026; Year 2 work at 15 schools by November 30, 2027. Questions due 10 AM, 7 business days before submission deadline. Contact Kate Waldo at **** or kwaldo@manchesternh. gov.
Year 1 work at five schools must be completed by November 30, 2026, and Year 2 work at fifteen schools by November 30, 2027. As stated: work at five (5) schools shall be completed no later than november 30, 2026 and work at fifteen (15) schools shall be completed no later than november 30, 2027.
Payments shall be made within 45 days of delivery and acceptance, or within 30 days upon receipt of a verified claim for payment. The city will withhold 5% retainage for one year from final completion. As stated: payments shall be made within 45 days of delivery and acceptance of the contracted items/services or within 30 days upon receipt of a verified claim for payment.
The successful respondent shall provide a minimum of one (1) year warranty for all work and material installations. As stated: The successful respondent shall provide a minimum of one (1) year warranty for all work and material installations conducted under the scope of work and this contract.
The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive and responsible evaluated unit price bid. As stated: The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive and responsible evaluated unit price bid, subject to the requirements of the contract documents and applicable procurement requirements.
All bidders must be prequalified. Prequalification forms must be submitted at least five working days prior to bid opening. Requirements include no defaults within three years, permanent place of business, adequate personnel and equipment, suitable financial status, and registration with the NH Secretary of State. As stated: all individuals, firms, partnerships, or corporations intending to bid must be prequalified for the project.
Liquidated damages: $200 per day for late substantial completion, and $500 per day for late final completion. As stated: contractor shall pay city 200 for each day that expires after the time. . . for substantial completion and contractor shall pay city 500 for each day that expires after such time until the work is completed.
Bidders are encouraged to visit the sites and conduct a thorough visual examination. Site visits must be completed at least 24 hours before the question deadline. As stated: Bidder is encouraged to visit the sites and conduct a thorough visual examination of the sites and adjacent areas and Complete all site visits at least twenty-four (24) hours before the question deadline.
All questions must be received no later than 10 AM, seven (7) business days before the submission deadline. As stated: All questions must be received no later than 10 am, seven (7) business days before the submission deadline.
Bids that are incomplete, not properly endorsed or signed, or otherwise contrary to instructions may be rejected. Bids received after the deadline will not be accepted. Bidders must be prequalified. As stated: Bids that are incomplete, not properly endorsed or signed, or otherwise contrary to these instructions may be rejected by the city as informal.
The total estimated contract price is $449,****, with Year 1 budget not to exceed $53,**** and Year 2 budget not to exceed $395,**** stated: a performance and payment bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price 449, **** and budget is not to exceed 53, **** and budget is not to exceed 395, ****.
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