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Below is a listing of Qualifications-Based contracts for consideration by the Consultant Selection Committee, and Low-Bid contracts which will be awarded to prequalified firms by low-bid in accordance with the procedures developed by the Bureau requiring services.

Services Key
AERO	aeronautics/airport engineering	MECH	mechanical engineering
AIR	air quality analyses for NEPA documentation	NOIS	noise analyses for NEPA documentation
AMS	asset management services	PLAN	transportation planning
ARCY	archaeological investigations	PINV	public involvement
BRDG	bridge design engineering	R&T	rail & transit engineering
CIVL	building and site engineering	RDWY	roadway design engineering
CE&I	construction engineering and inspection	ROW	right-of-way services
ELEC	electrical engineering	STRC	structural engineering
ENV	ecological studies and NEPA documentation	SURV	surveying services
GEOT	geotechnical engineering/exploration services	TEST	materials/equipment testing
HAZ	hazardous materials investigation	TPK	turnpike system services
HIST	historic and architectural evaluations	TRAF	traffic research/engineering
HYD	hydraulic engineering	UTIL	utility engineering
INSP	pre-construction inspection of structural integrity	WET	wetlands delineation and functional analyses for NEPA documentation
ITS	design and implementation of intelligent transportation systems	WQS	water quality services
LAND	landscape design

Project:	Statewide On-Call Wetlands Services (3 Contracts) PRE-QUALIFIED LOW BID CONTRACTS
Posting Date:	September 17, 2018
Scope of Work:	Three (3) Statewide On-Call Agreements, each over a 3-year term, are needed for wetlands-related services, to provide wetland/environmental evaluations of highway projects and activities on an on-call basis. Individual contracts are anticipated to have maximum values of $200,000, $175,000 and $150,000. The firm and/or individual submitting the lowest bid will receive the highest value agreement. The second lowest bidder will receive the second highest value agreement, and the third lowest bidder will receive the third highest value agreement. These services may include: Delineation of wetlands (following the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual); Assessment of wetland functions and values; Assessment of wetland impacts; Development of wetland mitigation strategies; Monitoring wetland mitigation construction; Completion of wetland/wetland mitigation monitoring reports; Preparation of permit applications and plans, such as for NH Department of Environmental Services Wetlands and/or Shoreland Permits; Stream crossing data collection and assessments; Identification of invasive species; Identification of rare plants/endangered species; Identification of areas under the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act; and Coordination with natural resource agencies, as necessary. This work will require Certified Wetland Scientist licensure in the State of New Hampshire. Work assignments will be made taking into account workload, location of assignment, and suitability of assignment. Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, experience of the firm and staff, and availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments. Task Orders assigned under these Agreements will be based on the bid item rates of selected firms. For additional information contact Kevin T. Nyhan, Administrator, Bureau of Environment, at (603) 271-3226, or Kevin.Nyhan@dot.nh.gov.
Closing Date:	Interested firms must submit a Letter of Interest, no more than four (4) pages long, sufficient to demonstrate the firm’s ability to undertake the above work requirements, along with an additional page identifying 3 current professional references on or before October 12, 2018 to: Kevin T. Nyhan, Administrator Bureau of Environment, NH Department of Transportation 7 Hazen Drive, PO Box 483 Concord, NH 03302-0483.
Services Required:	WET, ENV
Transparency Disclosure:	Any information submitted in response to a Request For Proposal (RFP) may be subject to public disclosure under RSA 91-A. In addition, in accordance with RSA 9-F:1, any contract entered into as a result of a RFP will be made accessible to the public online via the website Transparent NH (http://www.nh.gov/transparentnh/).

Project:	Shelburne 40551, X-A004(430) Preliminary & Final Design – Rehabilitation of Br. No. 075/113 carrying North Road over Androscoggin River (Part “A” - Preliminary Design); QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION CONTRACT
Posting Date:	September 17, 2018
Scope of Work:	This Project includes preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services for rehabilitation (anticipated to be a superstructure replacement) of the existing bridge carrying North Road over the Androscoggin River in the town of Shelburne. Constructed in 1900 and rehabilitated in 1959, this five-span, 182 foot long, four steel girder spans and one arch span bridge with a total width of 24 feet and a curb-to-curb width of 20 feet. This bridge is on the Department’s Red List of deficient structures and has a target advertising date in fiscal year 2026 in the current 10 year plan. Scope of work may include: Perform an in-depth inspection of bridge, including superstructure and substructure Design a replacement of the existing bridge deck Design a superstructure replacement Core and test the abutment and pier concrete Replace bridge rail and approach rail Design replacement of bridge bearings Design replacement of expansion joints Design concrete repairs to substructure Environmental investigations to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation and all necessary permitting Roadway Design associated with the bridge rehabilitation effort Traffic Control evaluation and design Provide “as inspected” bridge load rating Provide final bridge load rating, including NHDOT Bridge Rating Form 4 Public Involvement support services Construction support services No change in lane capacity is anticipated with this effort. Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting to satisfy Federal and State 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, other related project experiences with project references noted, and their current workload with the Department. The format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee. For additional information contact: Joseph Adams, Bridge Design, at 271-1618 or Joseph.Adams@dot.nh.gov
Closing Date:	Interested firms must submit a Letter of Interest, no more than 2 pages long, with 1 additional page identifying 3 current references, on or before October 31, 2018 to: William J. Oldenburg, PE, Assistant Director of Project Development Chairperson, Consultant Selection Committee via e-mail (receipt will be confirmed): William.Oldenburg@dot.nh.gov .
Services Required:	BRDG, STRC, RDWY, ENV, HIST, TEST, INSP, TRAF, PINV
Transparency Disclosure:	Any information submitted in response to a Request For Proposal (RFP) may be subject to public disclosure under RSA 91-A. In addition, in accordance with RSA 9-F:1, any contract entered into as a result of a RFP will be made accessible to the public online via the website Transparent NH (http://www.nh.gov/transparentnh/).

Project:	THORNTON 40613 Deck Replacement and Scour Protection of Br. No. 239/152 carrying NH 49 over Mad River (Preliminary and Final Design) QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION CONTRACT
Posting Date:	September 17, 2018
Scope of Work:	This State funded Project includes preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services for the rehabilitation (anticipated to be deck replacement and scour protection) of the existing bridge carrying NH 49 over Mad River (Andrew Robertson Bridge) in the town of Thornton. This is a 1979 five span steel girder bridge with a reinforced concrete deck. The bridge is on the Department’s Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement List and has a target advertising date in fiscal year 2024. The scope of work may include: Replacement of existing bridge deck including expansion joints and bridge rail Replacement of membrane and pavement Scour protection evaluation Traffic control design Public Outreach and Public Involvement Repairs or replacement of the bridge bearings Review of existing structural steel Provide final bridge load rating, including NHDOT Bridge Rating Form 4 Construction support services No change in lane capacity is anticipated with this effort. Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting, to satisfy Federal and State requirements. The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public outreach and public involvement process. This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of NH. Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, other related project experiences with project references noted, and their current workload with the Department. The compensation format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee. For additional information contact Robert Landry, Bridge Design, at 603-271-3921 or Robert.Landry@dot.nh.gov .
Closing Date:	Interested firms must submit a Letter of Interest, no more than 2 pages long, with 1 additional page identifying 3 current references, on or before October 17, 2018 to: William J. Oldenburg, PE, Assistant Director of Project Development Chairperson, Consultant Selection Committee via e-mail (receipt will be c onfirmed): William.Oldenburg@dot.nh.gov .
Services Required:	BRDG, STRC, RDWY, ENV, TEST, INSP, TRAF
Transparency Disclosure:	Any information submitted in response to a Request For Proposal (RFP) may be subject to public disclosure under RSA 91-A. In addition, in accordance with RSA 9-F:1, any contract entered into as a result of a RFP will be made accessible to the public online via the website Transparent NH (http://www.nh.gov/transparentnh/).

Project:	Peterborough 27712, X-A003(595) Preliminary & Final Design – Rehabilitation or Replacement of Br. No. 108/116 carrying US 202 and NH 123 over Contoocook River (Part “A” - Preliminary Design); QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION CONTRACT
Posting Date:	September 17, 2018
Scope of Work:	This Project includes preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services for rehabilitation or replacement (anticipated to be a complete bridge replacement) of the existing bridge carrying US 202 and NH 123 over the Contoocook River in the Town of Peterborough. Constructed in 1942 and rehabilitated in 1974, it is a two-span, 179 foot long, chorded steel plate girder bridge with a concrete deck. A total out-to-out width of 51.8 feet and a curb-to-curb width of 44.0 feet. This bridge is on the Department’s Red List of deficient structures and has a target advertising date in the Ten Year Plan of fiscal year 2025. Scope of work may include: Perform an in-depth inspection of bridge, including superstructure and substructure Core and test the abutment and pier concrete, if necessary Design a replacement or rehabilitation of the existing bridge that addresses the concerns associated with the bridge structure Environmental investigations to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation and all necessary permitting Roadway Design associated with the bridge rehabilitation or replacement effort Traffic Control evaluation and design Provide final bridge load rating, including NHDOT Bridge Rating Form 4 Public Involvement support services Construction support services No change in lane capacity is anticipated with this effort. Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting to satisfy Federal and State requirements. The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process that may also require a public hearing depending on the selected alternative. 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, other related project experiences with project references noted, and their current workload with the Department. The format for Part A of this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee. For additional information contact: Joseph Adams, Bridge Design, at 271-1618 or Joseph.Adams@dot.nh.gov
Closing Date:	Interested firms must submit a Letter of Interest, no more than 2 pages long, with 1 additional page identifying 3 current references, on or before October 17, 2018 to: William J. Oldenburg, PE, Assistant Director of Project Development Chairperson, Consultant Selection Committee via e-mail (receipt will be confirmed): William.Oldenburg@dot.nh.gov .
Services Required:	BRDG, STRC, RDWY, ENV, HYD, TEST, INSP, TRAF, HIST, HAZ, PINV
Transparency Disclosure:	Any information submitted in response to a Request For Proposal (RFP) may be subject to public disclosure under RSA 91-A. In addition, in accordance with RSA 9-F:1, any contract entered into as a result of a RFP will be made accessible to the public online via the website Transparent NH (http://www.nh.gov/transparentnh/).

Project:	Littleton, NH – Waterford, VT 27711 Preliminary & Final Design – Rehabilitation of Br. No. 109/134 carrying NH 18 over Connecticut River ((Multi-Phase Contract - Part “A”- Preliminary Design) QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION CONTRACT
Posting Date:	August 10, 2018
Scope of Work:	This State Aid (SB 367 funds), NH funds, and Federal Aid, Vermont funds, project includes preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services for rehabilitation of the existing bridge carrying NH 18 over the Connecticut River between Littleton, NH and Waterford, VT. Constructed in 1934 and rehabilitated in 1980, it is a five-span, 530 foot long, deck plate girder bridge with a total width of 30.5 feet and a rail-to-rail width of 28.0 feet. This bridge is on the Department’s Red List of deficient structures and has a target advertising date in fiscal year 2025 in the current 10 year plan. Scope of work may include: Perform an in-depth inspection of bridge, including superstructure and substructure Design a replacement of the existing bridge deck Design a replacement of damaged/deteriorated structural steel members, including floorbeams and deck plate girders, as needed Core and test the abutment and pier concrete Replace bridge rail and approach rail Design replacement or repair of bridge bearings Design replacement of expansion joints Design concrete repairs to substructure Environmental investigations to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation and all necessary permitting Roadway Design associated with the bridge rehabilitation effort Traffic Control evaluation and design Provide “as inspected” bridge load rating Provide final bridge load rating, including NHDOT Bridge Rating Form 4 Public Involvement support services Construction support services For additional information see the scope of work checklist No change in lane capacity is anticipated with this effort. Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting to satisfy Federal and State 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, other related project experience with project references noted, and their current workload with the Department. The compensation format for the Part “A” agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee. For additional information contact: Joseph Adams, Bridge Design, at 271-1618 or Joseph.Adams@dot.nh.gov
Closing Date:	Interested firms must submit a Letter of Interest, no more than 2 pages long, with 1 additional page identifying 3 current references, on or before September 20, 2018 to: William J. Oldenburg, PE, Assistant Director of Project Development Chairperson, Consultant Selection Committee via e-mail (receipt will be confirmed): William.Oldenburg@dot.nh.gov .
Services Required:	BRDG, STRC, RDWY, ENV, HIST, TEST, INSP, TRAF, PINV
Transparency Disclosure:	Any information submitted in response to a Request For Proposal (RFP) may be subject to public disclosure under RSA 91-A. In addition, in accordance with RSA 9-F:1, any contract entered into as a result of a RFP will be made accessible to the public online via the website Transparent NH (http://www.nh.gov/transparentnh/).

Do you have a question or comment regarding this information or the Consultant selection process?
Contact William J. Oldenburg, P.E., Assistant Director of Project Development, Chairperson, Consultant Selection Committee at (603) 271-1486.