Two (2) Statewide On-Call Highway Design Agreements, anticipated to have a maximum value of $850,000 each over a 3-year term, are needed to provide on-call engineering, technical, technical writing and/or drafting services for various safety related projects located on State and municipal roadways.

Typical assignments will focus primarily on Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) projects that will typically include the following tasks:

• Conduct and facilitate Road Safety Audits
• Providing benefit cost ratios and crash modification calculations for recommendations from road safety audits
• Provide engineering, technical, and/or drafting services for construction of new or rehabilitation of existing roadways based upon recommendations from road safety audits. This work may include drainage structures (culverts), drainage systems, intersection improvements, roadway channelization, signalization, safety signage, sidewalk improvements, guard rail design, environmental permitting, erosion control, and environmental BMPs, public participation.
  Development of systematic project delivery methods for HSIP
  Technical writing assignments could include preparation of reports, procedures, manuals, etc.

  Other possible work may include working with DOT staff to:

• Collect safety related data elements.
• Develop/Calibrate safety performance functions.
• Develop/Modify mapping and/or database tools for use with the Highway Safety Manual, AASHTO Safety Analyst software, and the Department’s GIS mapping software and other safety related tools and technology. Skills and Knowledge of Excel, Visual Basic, GIS, statistics and analytics software and other database/programming tools will be necessary.
  This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments. Task Orders assigned under these Agreements will be negotiated as either a lump-sum or a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee method of compensation.
For additional information contact Bill Oldenburg, Bureau of Highway Design, at (603) 271-2171.

Review of development drive requests and traffic impact statements, and other improvements that provide enhanced facilities for alternative modes of transportation, are also envisioned.

Review, investigation and development for environmental permitting will be required.

Technical writing assignments could include preparation of reports, procedures, manuals, etc.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments. Task Orders assigned under these Agreements will be negotiated as either a lump-sum or a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee method of compensation.
For additional information contact Bill Oldenburg, Bureau of Highway Design, at (603) 271-2171.

A Statewide On-Call Agreement, anticipated at $250,000 over a three-year term, is needed to conduct transportation related project level water quality studies for Departmental projects at various locations throughout the State. Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
• Monitoring of Best Management Practices (BMP) specified in the SWPPPs
• Monitoring of water quality to ensure the BMPs are functioning correctly
• Development of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP)
• Monitoring water quality in accordance with a QAPP
• Assessment of water quality for development of NEPA Environmental Documents, and
• Assessment of water quality for compliance with the NPDES Permits

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments.

Task Orders assigned under these agreements will be negotiated as either a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee or a lump-sum method of compensation.
For additional information contact: Mark Hemmerlein, Environment, at (603) 271-1550.

This work will include performing traffic forecasts, topographic mapping, environmental site evaluations, identification of traveler needs of each corridor, evaluation of future levels of service and parking, and recommendation of under-utilized facilities. In addition, the study will evaluate future needs of preservation, expansion, and/or new facilities.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in Civil and Structural engineering in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned work and on past experience with similar type work.

The format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee for compensation.
For information contact Bill Janelle, (Director of Operations), at (603) 271-1696.

Two (2) Statewide On-Call Agreements, anticipated at $400,000 each over a three-year term, are needed to conduct transportation related project level air quality and/or noise impact studies for Departmental projects at various locations throughout the State.
Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
• Conduct field noise measurements using Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved sound level meters.
• Gather real time traffic volume and movement data.
• Gather site specific survey and/or GPS data for input into air quality and noise modeling programs.
• Determine existing and future traffic data for input into air quality and noise modeling programs.
• FHWA Traffic Noise Model preparation and verification
• Noise impact evaluation and abatement assessment
• Project level air quality impact analysis
• EPA Mobile Vehicle Emissions Simulator and dispersion model preparation
• Air quality impact evaluation and abatement assessment
• Preparation of technical reports detailing the air quality and/or noise study methods and results
• Design of abatement recommendations (i.e. noise barriers, traffic signal modifications, etc.)
• Preparation of visual aids for use in reports and presentations
• Attendance at public meetings to present study findings

Knowledge in the use of the following computer modeling programs is required:
• The current FHWA traffic noise modeling program
• The current EPA approved motor vehicle emission and dispersion models

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments.

Task Orders assigned under these agreements will be negotiated as either a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee or a lump-sum method of compensation.

For additional information contact: Jon Evans, Environment, at (603)271-4048.

Scope of work may include:

Inspection of bridge
Design for rehabilitation or replacement of concrete bridge deck
Design for replacement of bridge rail and approach rail
Design for repairs to substructure
Core and test the deck and abutment concrete
Provide final bridge load rating, incl. completion of NHDOT Bridge Rating Form 4
Public outreach/public involvement
Traffic control evaluation and design
The rehabilitated structure is anticipated to accommodate 2-lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction).

Laconia 24181 - Preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services for the anticipated removal of the existing bridge carrying Centenary Avenue over the NH RR in the City of Laconia. This is a 1940 seven span bridge with timber stringers and timber deck on timber bents and mortared cut stone abutments. (State Red List)

Scope of work may include:

Review of alternatives, including bridge replacement, rehabilitation, or removal
Development of all designs, plans, and specifications for selected alternative
Design roadway approach termination details, if/as needed
For additional information contact: Robert Landry, Bridge Design, at 271-3921.

Technical writing assignments could include preparation of reports, specifications, procedures, etc.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments.

Project Agreements assigned under the Statewide On-Call Aviation Planning and Engineering Service Master Agreement will be negotiated as either a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee or lump-sum method of compensation.
For additional information contact Carol Niewola, Senior Aviation Planner, Bureau of Aeronautics, at 603-271-1675.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments.

Task Orders assigned under these Agreements will be negotiated as either a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee or a lump-sum method of compensation.

For additional information contact: Bill Oldenburg, Highway Design Bureau, at (603) 271-2171

For additional information contact: Sally Gunn, Bureau of Traffic, at (603) 271-2291

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments.

Task Orders assigned under these Agreements will be negotiated as either a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee or a lump-sum method of compensation.
For additional information contact: Bob Landry, Bridge Design Bureau, at (603) 271-3921.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments.

Task Orders assigned under these Agreements will be negotiated as either a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee or a lump-sum method of compensation.
For additional information contact: Bob Landry, Bridge Design Bureau, at (603) 271-3921.

The rehabilitated structure is anticipated to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian traffic, and shall be sufficient to allow access for emergency response vehicles and “Snooper” access for bridge inspection and maintenance activities.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, including cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

This project requires Part “A” (Detailed Bridge Inspection, Rating, and Preliminary Design), Part “B” (Final Design) services. This solicitation is for Part “A” only. The Department reserves the right to either negotiate a scope and fee for Part “B”, or terminate the contract.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned work and on past experience with similar type work.

The format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee for compensation.

For additional information contact: Robert Landry, Bridge Design Bureau, at (603) 271-3921.

Remove existing bridge including substructure
Geotechnical evaluation
Design a new bridge (superstructure & substructure)
Replace bridge rail and approach rail
Perform Hydraulic study
Roadway design associated with the bridge replacement
Traffic control design
Provide final bridge load rating
The new structure is anticipated to accommodate 2-lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction), with 5-foot shoulders.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process.

This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. This solicitation is for Part “A” only. The Department reserves the right to either negotiate a scope and fee for Part “B”, or terminate the contract.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services.

The format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee for compensation.

For additional information contact Robert Landry, Bridge Design, at 271-3921.

Remove existing bridge including substructure
Design of new bridge (superstructure & substructure)
Replace bridge rail and approach rail
Perform Hydraulic study
Roadway design associated with the bridge replacement
Determine appropriate lane configuration
Traffic Control design
Provide final bridge load rating
The new structure is anticipated to accommodate a minimum of 2-lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction), with 10-foot shoulders.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process.

This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. This solicitation is for Part “A” only. The Department reserves the right to either negotiate a scope and fee for Part “B”, or terminate the contract.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services.

The format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee for compensation.

For additional information contact Robert Landry, Bridge Design, at 271-3921.

In depth inspection of complex bridges (number and location to be determined) in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and FHWA requirements, which shall include completion of a summary Inspection Report for each complex bridge assigned
Rating of complex bridges, including gusset plates, as needed, which shall include preparation of a summary Rating Report for each complex bridge being rated, as well as completion of a NHDOT Bridge Rating Form 4.
Bridge design consulting services as needed, as assigned
Emergency response services as needed, as assigned, possibly including expedited design, inspection, and bridge repair services. It is envisioned that these services will be provided through a cooperative partnership between the Department, the Consultant, and a construction Contractor (selected later for specific emergency situations) to provide full services for immediate response and repair of affected bridges during emergencies.
In-depth inspection of ancillary structures, such as high mast light poles or similar non-bridge structures, which shall include completion of a summary Structure Inspection Report for each ancillary structure assigned.
Develop Bridge Inspection Manual outlining procedures followed, tasks performed, quality control process, and all tasks associated with the Department’s bridge inspection program to ensure FHWA compliance.
Additional tasks, such as public involvement, environmental & cultural reviews & permitting, drainage design, roadway design, bridge reviews for overweight permitting, scour analysis & countermeasure design, and other such similar tasks as may be needed in support of specific bridge projects.
This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, including the capability to respond to emergencies as outlined above.

Task orders assigned under this Agreement will be negotiated as either a lump-sum or a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee method of compensation.

For additional information contact Mark W. Richardson, Bridge Design, at 271-2731.

• Preparing incident management plan
• Recommending and designing various ITS technologies for deployment via fiber optics or other current technologies along various highway corridors
• ITS device design, specifications, details, shop drawings, and plan development
• ITS communications systems recommendations and design
  
• Transportation Management Center technical support
  
• Roadway design and structural design
  
• Making recommendations for hardware, software, and systems maintenance
  
• Providing technical inspections
  
  This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire. Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments.
  Task Orders assigned under these Agreements will be negotiated as either a lump-sum or a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee method of compensation.

For additional information contact Denise Markow, TMC/ITS Project Manager, at 271-6862.

• In-depth inspection of bridge, including truss members, gusset plates, and substructure
• Design for replacement of concrete bridge deck, including expansion joints
• Design for replacement of bridge rail and approach rail
• Design for replacement or repair of damaged/deteriorated structural steel, including floorbeams and truss members, as needed
• Design for replacement or repair of bridge bearings
• Design for concrete repairs to substructure
• Core and test the pier and abutment concrete
• Provide “as inspected” bridge load rating, including gusset plates
• Provide final “as built” bridge load rating, including gusset plates
• Public outreach/public involvement
• Traffic control evaluation and design

The rehabilitated structure is anticipated to accommodate 2-lanes of traffic.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. This solicitation is for Part “A” only. The Department reserves the right to either negotiate a scope and fee for Part “B”, or terminate the contract.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned work and past experience with similar type work.

The format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee or lump sum for compensation.

For additional information contact: Robert Landry, Bridge Design, at 271-3921.

For additional information contact Donald Lyford, Highway Design, at (603) 271-2165.

This effort will also require services to support project contract advertisements including, but not limited to:

Project Management and Coordination
Public Involvement and support
ROW procurement – Title abstracts, plan preparation, appraisals, negotiations, relocations, and acquisitions
Calculate/document environmental impacts
Phase III Archaeological Evaluations
Sound wall evaluations
Traffic capacity analysis & traffic demand management
Drainage design including pollutant loading and construction stormwater assessments
Geotechnical services
River hydraulics with LOMR
Utility relocation and coordination
Traffic control for construction, constructability evaluations, CPM scheduling, and in-depth cost estimating
ITS accommodations
Construction support services
Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, previous experience with design and management of complex interstate projects, as well as their ability to provide unified labor resources necessary to complete the design work on an expedited schedule. This effort will require Professional Engineering licensure in the State of NH. The contract is anticipated to be a lump sum format and an anticipated duration of 32 months for completion of all design and contract advertisement, with construction support services extending beyond this period as needed.

For more information contact Peter Stamnas, Project Manager at 603-271-2171.

Three (3) Statewide On-Call Highway Design Agreements, anticipated to have a maximum value of $750,000 each over a three-year term, are needed to provide on-call engineering, technical, technical writing and/or drafting services for various projects, including design-build, located throughout the State. Typical assignments include providing engineering, technical, and/or drafting services for construction of new or rehabilitation of existing roadways, minor drainage structures (culverts), intersection improvements, multi-use recreational paths/bikeways, Park-and-Ride lots, roadway channelization, signalization, safety studies, road safety audits, safety signage, sidewalk improvements. Landscape design/drafting, review of development drive requests and traffic impact statements, and other improvements that provide enhanced facilities for alternative modes of transportation are also envisioned. Technical writing assignments could include preparation of reports, procedures, manuals, etc. This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire. Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments. Task Orders assigned under these Agreements will be negotiated as either a lump-sum or a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee method of compensation.
For additional information contact Bill Oldenburg, Bureau of Highway Design, at (603) 271-2171.

CHA, Inc.
CLD Consulting Engineers, Inc.
GM2 Associates, Inc.
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
McFarland-Johnson, Inc.
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

Preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental services are needed for the rehabilitation of the existing bridge carrying US 3 & NH 25 over Owl Brook in the town of Ashland. This is a 1958 simple span steel girder bridge with a reinforced concrete deck.

Scope of work includes:

Design for replacement of concrete deck, including expansion joints,
Design for replacement of bridge bearings,
Design for replacement of bridge rail and approach rail,
Evaluation of need for concrete repairs to substructures,
Evaluation of need for painting of steel girders, Traffic control design, and Provide final bridge load rating.
The rehabilitated structure shall accommodate 2-lanes of traffic.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services.

The compensation format for this agreement will be either cost-plus-fixed-fee or lump-sum.
For information contact Robert Landry, Bridge Design, at 271-3921.

One (1) Agreement is needed to provide preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services for widening & rehabilitation of the 2 existing bridges carrying I-89 NB & SB over the Connecticut River in the Towns of Lebanon, NH – Hartford, VT. Built in 1966, these are 6-span steel girder bridges with concrete decks, each having a total length of 850’.

The full scope of work may include:

Design of bridge widening, including geotechnical evaluation
Design for deck replacement, including expansion joints
Design for replace or repair bridge bearings
Design for replace bridge rail and approach rail
Perform concrete repairs to substructure as needed
Add an additional lane to each bridge
Traffic control design
Remove all lead based paint and re-coat all existing structural steel
Provide final bridge load rating
Core and test the pier concrete
The widened & rehabilitated structures may need to accommodate 3-lanes each direction, plus roadway shoulders.Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements.The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process. This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. This solicitation is for Part “A” only. The Department reserves the right to either negotiate a scope and fee for Part “B”, or terminate the contract. Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services.The format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee for compensation. For additional information contact Robert Landry, Bridge Design, at 271-3921.

One (1) Agreement is needed to provide preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services for the replacement of the existing bridge carrying NH 153 over the Cocheco River in the town of Farmington. Built in 1924, this is a 48’ two-span concrete girder bridge with a concrete deck.

The full scope of work may include:

Remove existing bridge including substructure, including geotechnical evaluation
Design a new bridge (superstructure & substructure)
Perform Hydraulic study
Traffic control design
Provide final bridge load rating
The new structure is anticipated to accommodate 2-lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction) plus a sidewalk(s).Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements.The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process. This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. This solicitation is for Part “A” only. The Department reserves the right to either negotiate a scope and fee for Part “B”, or terminate the contract. Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services.The format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee for compensation. For additional information contact Robert Landry, Bridge Design, at 271-3921.

Preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services are needed for the rehabilitation of the existing bridge carrying US 2 over the Connecticut River between the Towns of Lancaster, NH, and Guildhall, VT. This is a 1950’s 2-span steel through-truss.

Scope of work may include:

Inspection of bridge incl. truss members, gussett plates, and substructure
Design for replacement of bridge deck including expansion joints
Design for replacement of bridge rail and approach rail
Design for replacement of deck and pedestrian rail on exterior sidewalk
Design for raising portal steel & sway bracing to increase vertical clearance
Design for replacement or repair of damaged steel
Design for replacement or repair of bridge bearings
Evaluation of need for concrete repairs to substructure
Core and test the pier concrete
Provide "as inspected" bridge load rating, including gussett plates
Provide final "as built" bridge load rating, including gussett plates
The rehabilitated structure is anticipated to accommodate 2-lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction) as well as the existing sidewalk.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

The project requires Part "A" (Preliminary Design) and Part "B" (Final Design) services. This solicitation is for Part "A" only. The Department reserves the right to either negotiate a scope of work and fee for Part "B", or terminate the contract.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned work and past experience with similar type work.

This agreement will use the cost-plus-fixed-fee method of compensation.

For additional information contact Robert Landry, Bridge Design, at 271-3921.

Preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental services are needed for the rehabilitation of the existing bridge carrying NH Route 1B over Little Harbor between the Towns of New Castle and Rye.  This historic bridge includes a single leaf bascule span. 

Scope of work may include the rehabilitation of the bridge, abutments, and pier caps.  The work will also include rehabilitation or upgrade of the mechanical and electrical systems for this movable bridge.  This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire. 

The rehabilitated structure is anticipated to accommodate 2-lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction) with sidewalks and shoulders.  The feasibility of constructing a temporary bridge may also be evaluated. 

The Department is initiating an in-depth inspection (by others) of this entire structure as a basis from which to develop the preliminary and final plans for rehabilitation. 

Environmental efforts will include documentation to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (including Cultural Resource investigations in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and the identification of any permitting requirements. 

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process. 

This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services.  This solicitation is for Part “A” only.  The Department reserves the right to either negotiate a scope and fee for Part “B”, or terminate the contract.  Contract is anticipated to be “cost-plus-fixed-fee” format and to have a duration of 36 months (Part “A” and “B”).