The Town of Hudson, New Hampshire is seeking proposals for the 2026 Town Wide Paving Program. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM. All questions must be submitted in writing by May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contractor must be qualified and lawfully engaged in the service in the state of New Hampshire. The work involves roadway improvements including cold planing, reclaimed stabilized base, overlay, and shim coat, adhering to NH DOT specifications. A detailed work plan, project schedule, staffing, equipment, and traffic management approach are required. The contract is anticipated to be executed on May 26, 2026, with work substantially completed by November 15, 2026. The town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost (80%) and references/experience (10%). Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the completion date. Insurance requirements include general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The town is exempt from sales and federal excise taxes.
The bid notice states that all work shall be substantially completed by November 15, 2026, unless extended in writing by the Public Works Director.
The bid notice states that payment will be made within thirty 30 days of the completion of the work based upon the payment schedule listed in the form of agreement after receipt of invoice by the town.
The bid notice states that all parts and labor related to contracts must be guaranteed and include a 12-month warranty from the date of acceptance by the town.
The bid notice states that the contract will be awarded to a responsive and responsible proposer based on the evaluation criteria listed below, not necessarily the lowest price. The evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: cost 80%, schedule 10%, references experience 10%.
The bid notice states that to qualify as responsive and responsible, a prospective contractor must meet the following standards: have the necessary experience, organization, technical and professional qualifications, skills and facilities; be able to comply with the proposed or required time of completion or performance schedule; have a demonstrated satisfactory record of performance; and adhere to the specifications of this proposal and provide all documentation required of this proposal.
The bid notice states that if the contractor fails to achieve substantial completion of the work by November 15, 2026, or by any approved extension granted in writing by the Public Works Director, the contractor shall pay the owner liquidated damages in the amount of $1,000 per calendar day for each day beyond the required completion date that the work remains incomplete.
The bid notice states that a mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at Town Hall on May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
The bid notice states that all questions due by May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
The bid notice states that the approximate budget is $850,000.
