The City of Nashua, Division of Public Works, is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the installation of drop ceilings and associated fixtures in five areas of the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The project involves removing existing ceiling materials and lighting, installing a new 15/16-inch white ceiling grid system, and new 2x2 foot Armstrong ceiling tiles with moisture and mildew resistance. New 2x2 foot LED light fixtures will also be installed. Existing emergency lights, exit signs, smoke detectors, and alarms will be reinstalled. The total ceiling area is approximately 734 square feet. The facility will remain operational during the work, requiring close coordination to minimize disruption. Two stairwells serving as access points to the fourth floor must be completed sequentially. Final completion is required within 60 days from the notice to proceed. Liquidated damages of $100 per working day will be assessed for delays. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bonfire or as paper copies. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site tour is scheduled for April 28, 2026. The deadline for bidder questions is May 4, 2026. Answers and clarifications will be posted by May 6, 2026. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on May 14, 2026. Contractors must demonstrate qualifications, including experience with acoustic ceiling installation. Insurance and bonding requirements are specified.
The City of Nashua requires final completion of the project within 60 days from the notice to proceed, as stated in the bid notice: final completion shall be 60 days from notice to proceed.
The bid notice indicates that the owner shall pay the contractor within 30 days of approval of the contractor's application for payment, as detailed in the contract agreement: Owner shall make payments, for work satisfactorily completed and accurately invoiced, on the basis of contractors application for payment, within 30 days of approval by the owner.
The bid notice specifies a one-year warranty period after substantial completion of the work, as mentioned in the contract agreement: contractor warrants to the owner that. . . the work will conform to the requirements of the contract documents. and contractor warrants and guarantees to owner, for one 1 year, and that all work was completed in accordance with the contract documents and will not be defective.
The contract will be awarded to the bidder designated by the City of Nashua as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, as stated in the bid notice: contract will be awarded to the bidder that is designated by the city of nashua as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
To be eligible for an award, a bidder must be deemed responsible by demonstrating the ability, capacity, and skill to provide the required goods or services within the specified timeframe, possessing a satisfactory record of integrity, reputation, judgment, and experience, and having sufficient financial resources. The bid notice states: To be eligible for an award, a bidder must be deemed responsible by demonstrating the following: Has the ability, capacity and skill to provide the goods or services required Can provide the goods or services within the time frame specified Has a satisfactory record of integrity, reputation, judgment and experience Has sufficient financial resources to provide the goods or services.
Liquidated damages of $100 for each working day will be assessed for delays beyond the established completion time frames, as indicated in the bid notice: liquidated damages of 100 for each working day will be assessed for delays beyond this time frame.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting followed by a site tour is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, 2 Sawmill Road, Nashua, NH. The bid notice states: A mandatory prebid meeting site tour Tuesday, april 28, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Any bidder submitting a bid may appeal a pending award prior to award by the City by submitting a written protest to the City's Purchasing Manager within five (5) business days after the bid opening. The bid notice states: Any bidder submitting a bid may appeal a pending award prior to award by the City. The appellant must: a submit a written protest to the citys purchasing manager within five 5 business days after the bid opening.
