AI helper
This is a Request for Bids (RFB) from the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) for soil and groundwater contamination sampling at Mount Washington State Park. Qualified environmental contractors are invited to submit sealed bids. The project requires the contractor to prepare sampling plans, conduct field sampling, perform laboratory analyses, and complete all associated reporting. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications and regulatory standards, including NHDES env-or ****, PFAS soil requirements, and EPA Region 1 QAPP and QAR5 standards. Bids will be evaluated and awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The bid submission deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM prevailing time. Bids can be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * offers must remain valid for 180 days from the bid submission date. The contract award will be made to the vendor meeting the criteria and providing the lowest cost. The selected vendor will enter into a contract with the State of New Hampshire, subject to Form P37 General Provisions and engagement-specific terms. Vendors must be registered with the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property and, if applicable, the NH Secretary of State. Proof of insurance, including comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation, is required prior to contract award. The scope of services includes developing a sampling analysis plan (SAP) and QAPP, conducting soil and groundwater sampling, performing laboratory analyses for various contaminants, data validation, and submitting draft and final reports. Work hours are generally Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 10 days advance notice required for work schedules. Subcontractors require state approval. The vendor is responsible for the work performed, protection of the work, and preventing injuries and damage. All bids must be submitted on the provided forms and in the state's format. Pricing must be included in the bid price and cannot be added later. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The timeline provided is a general guideline and subject to change. The fieldwork window is from June 1 to July 31, 2026. The final report and EDDs are due by October 15, 2026. The bid closing date is May 15, 2026.
Invoices shall be submitted on a monthly basis to the requesting agency. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice and acceptance to the State's satisfaction.
The bid notice states that sealed bids will be evaluated and awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all minimum qualifications.
Bidders must meet the minimum qualifications specified in this RFB and provide all required submission materials for consideration. Vendors must be duly registered with the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property as State of New Hampshire vendors. Corporations, LLCs, or other limited liability business entities must be registered with the New Hampshire Secretary of State to conduct business in the state.
The state may withhold any amount necessary to correct all defective work or damages from payments to the vendor if the vendor fails to proceed promptly with necessary corrections.
Prior to bidding, it is each vendor's responsibility to become thoroughly familiar with the sites of the intended service, to determine everything necessary to accomplish the services. Failure of the vendor to make a site visit does not relieve the vendor of responsibility to fully understand what is necessary to accomplish a successful and complete project.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid or award. However, vendor questions are due by May 13, 2026.
