• ITS RFP/RFI, Contract documents, and plan preparation
• Development of Incident Management Plans
• Development of ITS Test Plans
• ITS Project Management Oversight
• Design of ITS device technologies for deployment via various communication technologies along state highway corridors
• ITS device design, specifications, details, shop drawings, and plan development
• ITS communications systems recommendations and design
• Programmatic Shared Resource Fiber Optic Technology contract plan development
• Enterprise Video Management System Development
• Transportation Management Center technical support, as well as roadway design and structural design
• Providing technical field inspections
• ITS Technical Training
• Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) research and assistance
• Other ITS services as requested by the Department
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  Past experience, knowledge and expertise with typical assignments noted above, ability to respond and complete assignments in a timely fashion and within budget are of the utmost importance.
  Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services and their current workload with the Department.
  This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire.
  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 Charles Blackman, PE, TSMO Assistant Administrator, at 271-6862.

Four (4) Statewide On-Call Agreements, at a maximum value of $1,000,000 each over a three-year term, are needed to provide engineering services for bridge design and related technical/professional consulting services on demand for various projects at various locations throughout the State.
Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Preliminary design, final design, and development of contract plans and documents for bridge maintenance and preservation, rehabilitation, replacement, construction for various types of bridge structures, and construction services
  
• Design of roadway approaches if/as needed to fully develop bridge projects and plans, including roadway drainage design
  
• Traffic control design
  
• Inspection and load rating of various bridge types, including gusset plates as appropriate, and completion of Bridge Rating Form 4 (as-built and as-inspected conditions)
  
• Environmental efforts to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, including natural and cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements
  
• Hydraulic calculations and analyses associated with bridges, waterways, and drainage structures
  
• Design of scour countermeasures and substructure protection
  
• Geotechnical evaluations and analysis
  
• Evaluation of existing structures
  
• Assist the Department in the public involvement process
  
• ROW layout and plan development, including any necessary survey work, for reestablishing and documenting the existing highway right-of-way in a manner suitable for recording at the Registry of Deeds
  
• Other additional tasks as needed to support assigned projects/tasks

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:
Joseph Adams, Bridge Design, at 603.271.1618 or Joseph.Adams@dot.nh.gov

Six (6) Statewide On-Call Highway Design Agreements, anticipated to have a tiered maximum value approach: Two (2) $1,000,000; Two (2) $750,000; Two (2) $500,000, each over a three-year term, are needed to provide on-call engineering for highway design and related technical/professional consulting services for various projects, including alternative contract procurement methods, located throughout the State.
Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Preliminary design, final design, and development of contract plans and documents for highway projects. Some examples include but are not limited to: construction of new or rehabilitation of existing roadways, intersection improvements, drainage systems, signalization, Park and Ride lots, right-of-way plan development
  
• Programmatic projects, example include pavement preservation, guard rail design and replacement, culvert rehabilitation/replacement, Highway safety improvement program support, road safety audits, at grade railroad/highway crossing upgrades
  
• Review of development drive requests and traffic impact statements, and other improvements that provide enhanced facilities for alternative modes of transportation, are also envisioned
  
• Environmental efforts to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, including natural and cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements
  
• Traffic analysis, overhead sign structure design, bridge design services associated with the highway assignment.
  
• Hydraulic calculations and analyses associated with bridges, waterways, and drainage structures
  
• Technical writing assignments, including preparation of reports, procedures, manuals, etc
  
• Geotechnical evaluations and analysis
  
• Assist the Department in the public involvement process
  
• Other additional tasks as needed to support assigned projects/tasks

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. These contracts will be assigned based on the short list final scoring, top scores receive the $1,000,000 contracts and the fifth and sixth place scores receive the $500,000 contracts

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 Jim Marshall, Bureau of Highway Design, at (603) 271-2171.

One (1) Statewide On-Call Agreement, anticipated to have a maximum value of $750,000 over a three-year term, is needed to provide on-call professional survey services for various transportation projects located throughout the State. Typical assignments may include:

• All types of surveys, with data to be furnished in RW5 format, or other format approved by the Department, for engineering design,
  
• Hazardous-Material-Site Preliminary surveys,
  Boundary survey services and support related to transportation projects, e.g., locating property lines, preparing property subdivisions, registry plans, etc.,
  
• Title work in accordance with NH Bar Association Title Standards and NHDOT policy.

All surveys are to be conducted under the supervision of a NH Licensed Land Surveyor.

Three person survey crews will be necessary when conducting surveys in areas adjacent to moving vehicular traffic.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, other relevant project experience with references noted, as well as their availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments.

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

For additional information contact Stephen LaBonte, at (603) 271-3222

Preliminary engineering, environmental coordination, public involvement services, and final design are needed for floodplain impact mitigation within the Ashuelot River watershed in the City of Keene.
The scope of work may include:

• Preliminary design to identify and evaluate potential mitigation sites.
• Environmental investigations to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation and all necessary permitting.
• Public Involvement support services
• ROW layout and plan development, including any necessary survey work, for reestablishing and documenting the existing highway right of way in a manner suitable for recording at the Registry of Deeds.
• Final design and development of contract plans
• Hydrologic and hydraulic calculations associated with waterways to satisfy FEMA and USACOE regulations
• Drainage design
• Landscaping/planting design
• Traffic control design, if required
• Construction support services

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, and permitting, to satisfy NEPA, State and Federal requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process, including a formal Public Hearing, if necessary, for the preferred alternative.

This work will require Professional Engineer, Certified Wetland Scientist and Land Surveyor 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, other related project experiences with 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 Jennifer E. Reczek, Highway Design, at (603) 271-3401.

Preliminary engineering, environmental services, public involvement services, and final design are needed for improvements to two sections of US 1 in the City of Portsmouth to include possible widening, intersection modifications and/or bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The first section extends approximately from Constitution Drive to Wilson Road, and the second extends approximately between Ocean Road and White Cedar Drive.
The scope of work may include:

• Traffic analysis
• Preliminary design to develop and evaluate alternatives
• Environmental investigations to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation and all necessary permitting.
• Public Involvement support services, including a Public Hearing
• ROW layout and plan development, including any necessary survey work, for reestablishing and documenting the existing highway right-of-way in a manner suitable for recording at the Registry of Deeds.
• Roadway final design associated with the preferred alternative
• Drainage design, including appropriate water quality evaluations
• Construction traffic control design
• Construction support services

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation and permitting, to satisfy NEPA, State, and Federal requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public involvement process, including a formal Public Hearing for the preferred alternative.

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

This multi-phase project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. This solicitation is for Part “A” only. At the conclusion of Part “A”, 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 relevant project experience with 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 Jennifer E. Reczek, Highway Design, at (603) 271-3401.

One (1) Statewide On-Call Agreement, anticipated to have a maximum value of $500,000 over a 3-year term, is needed to provide bridge design and related technical/engineering services, with an emphasis on the design and development of plans and contract documents for scour protection countermeasures and related tasks, on demand for various projects at various locations throughout the State.

Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Preliminary design, final design, and development of contract plans and documents for scour countermeasures and substructure protection
• Evaluate various bridge types at various waterway/soil/channel conditions for scour susceptibility
• Develop and/or update Plans of Action (POAs) if/as needed for bridges determined to be scour susceptible
• Perform reviews and make recommendations of the Department’s emergency response processes regarding flood events and bridge scour
• Hydraulic calculations and analyses associated with bridges, waterways, and drainage structures
• Design of roadway approaches if/as needed to fully develop bridge projects and plans, including roadway drainage design
• Technical writing and/or drafting for bridge plans, documents, reports, and manuals
• Geotechnical investigations, evaluations, reports, and recommendations
• Environmental efforts to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, including natural and cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements
• Assist the Department in the public involvement process
• Other additional tasks as needed to support assigned projects/tasks

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

For additional information contact: Joseph Adams, Bridge Design, at 603.271.1618 or Joseph.Adams@dot.nh.gov

Preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services are needed for the rehabilitation of the existing bridge carrying NH 175 over Pemigewasset River. This is a 1939, single-span, 183 foot long, steel through arch structure with a traveled way width of 24 feet.

Scope of work may include:

• In-depth inspection of bridge, including steel arch members, gusset plates, and substructures
• Design for replacement of open grating 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 steel arch members, as needed
• Design for replacement or repair of bridge bearings
• Design for concrete repairs to substructure
• Core and test the 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
• Boundary Survey and ROW monumentation

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 and Land Surveyor licensure in the State of New Hampshire

This project requires Part “A” (Inspection & 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: Joseph Adams, Bridge Design, at 271-1618 or Joseph.Adams@dot.nh.gov

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, experience of the firm and staff, availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments, and their current workload with the Department.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire. 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: Glenn Roberts, Bureau of Materials & Research, at (603) 271-3151 or glenn.roberts@dot.nh.gov.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, experience of the firm and staff, availability to respond rapidly to on-call assignments, and their current workload with the Department.
This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire, qualifications as a Certified Wetland Scientist in the State of New Hampshire, as well as cultural resources staff who meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards.

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: Ronald Crickard, Bureau of Environment, at (603) 271-3226 or Ronald.Crickard@dot.nh.gov.

Four (4) Statewide On-Call Agreements, anticipated to have a maximum value of $750,000 each over a three-year term, are needed to provide on-call hazardous materials services that may include:

• Site assessments (investigations and research) for Department construction projects and maintenance activities,
• Technical data development and usage (including use of databases),
• Investigations at properties scheduled for full or partial acquisition, and
• The oversight and monitoring of construction activities in suspected contaminated areas at various locations throughout the State.

Typical assignments would include performing any necessary tasks required to determine the possible presence, type, and extent of contamination and/or hazardous materials in and adjacent to proposed and existing highway rights-of-way and at the Department’s sites and facilities.

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

This effort will require Professional Engineering licensure in the State of NH.

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: Kevin T. Nyhan, Bureau of Environment, at 603.271.3226 or Kevin.Nyhan@dot.nh.gov

The scope of work may include:

• Design a rehabilitation of the existing bridge
• Replace bridge rail and approach rail
• Rehabilitation or replace the bridge shoes
• Replace expansion joints
• Repair or Rehabilitation of Substructure
• Perform Hydraulic Study to address Scour concerns
• Roadway design associated with the bridge rehabilitation
• Traffic control design
• Provide final bridge load rating, including NHDOT Bridge Rating Form 4
• Public Involvement support services
  
• Construction support services

The rehabilitated structure will accommodate 2-lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction), with shoulders.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, including cultural resource investigations and permitting, to satisfy NEPA section 106 and state requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public outreach / 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 references noted, and their current workload with the Department.

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

For additional information contact: Joseph Adams, Bridge Design, at 603-271-1618.

Preliminary engineering, environmental, and public involvement services are needed for improvements to NH 120 from its intersection with Hanover Street, through the I-89 exit 18 interchange, and to the intersection with Etna Road to improve traffic operations and safety, and improve mobility and access for all modes of travel, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit. The project design will involve:

• Traffic data collection and analysis.
• Preliminary design to evaluate alternatives for the exit 18 interchange and the NH 120 corridor, to include study of a diverging diamond design for the interchange.
• Evaluation of other potential TDM and/or TSM measures for reducing the travel demand within the project limits including, but not limited to, the reconstruction of the Hanover Street pedestrian bridge for motor vehicular traffic. Traffic modeling may be needed to gauge the effectiveness of alternatives.
  ROW layout and plan development, including any necessary survey work, for reestablishing and documenting the existing highway right of way in a manner suitable for recording at the Registry of Deeds.
• Environmental investigations to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation and identify permitting requirements. It is expected this documentation will be in the form of a Categorical
• Exclusion taking into account, at a minimum, the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation Act.
• Execution of a creative and robust public involvement process applying the principles of context sensitive solutions to reach consensus on a proposed action. The process shall include close coordination with the Route 120 Corridor Workgroup and other appropriate public and private stakeholders, and will culminate with a formal public hearing.

This work will require Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor 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. At the conclusion of Part “A”, 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 compensation format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee.

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

The NH Department of Transportation is proposing the development of a Statewide Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan (Plan) and an Economic and Community Impact Study (Study) to assess pedestrian and bicycle transportation infrastructure, practices, policies and needs and identify opportunities for improvement.

The following tasks are being considered as components of the Plan & Study:

• Reviewing the current NH Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian plan and related policies, NHDOT long range and performance based planning documents, a sampling of regional and local bicycle and pedestrian plans and master plans, and public input data on transportation priorities.
• Inventorying existing conditions around the State for pedestrian and bicycle transportation safety and accommodation.
• Developing vision, goals, objectives, and performance measures for advancing walking and bicycling for transportation in New Hampshire.
• Conducting a public involvement process that includes efforts such as listening sessions around the state, a project website, social media outreach, collaboration with regional planning commissions and metropolitan planning organizations, surveys, focus groups, and public presentation of draft and final documents.
• Consulting with a project steering committee, including NHDOT staff and Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Advisory Committee (BPTAC) members.
• Reviewing existing policies and practices considering safe accommodation for people walking and bicycling in the planning, scoping, design, construction and maintenance of NHDOT-funded projects, and recommending best practices where appropriate.
• Developing a plan for implementing the vision, goals, objectives and performance measures identified.
• Conducting an Economic & Community Impact Study for pedestrian and bicycle transportation in New Hampshire.
• Developing a short video summarizing the Economic Impact Study findings.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services and previous experience with the planning, design and management of multimodal planning projects. This effort will require Professional Engineering licensure in the State of NH. The contract is anticipated to be a cost-plus-fixed-fee with an anticipated duration of 18 months.

For additional information contact: Shelley Winters, Bureau of Rail and Transit, at 603.271.2468

Three (3) Statewide On-Call Agreements, anticipated to have a maximum value of $1,950,000 each over a three-year term, are needed to provide on-call Construction Engineering and Inspection services for various transportation projects located throughout the State.

Individuals are needed to supplement the Department’s field staff on single or multiple construction projects. Individuals with environmental experience are also needed to assist the Department with environmental regulations and related engineering needs related to construction. The work will be varied in all aspects of transportation, highway, and bridge construction assuring the contractors compliance with the plans, specifications and environmental commitments.

Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire is required.

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 for construction inspection and construction field work services will be paid using Specific Rates of Pay for hours worked. Task Orders for engineering services assigned under these Agreements will be negotiated as either a lump-sum or a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee method of compensation.

For information contact: Dean Wilson, NHDOT Construction Bureau, at (603) 271-2571.

This Federal Aid Project includes traffic analysis, preliminary design, public involvement, and reevaluation of previously conducted environmental review for the reconstruction of the unimproved 1.7 mile segment of NH 125 between Old County Road (Plaistow) and Newton Junction Road (Kingston). A preliminary design for this segment was developed by the Plaistow-Kingston 10044B Environmental Assessment and is available for inspection.

The scope of work for Part A will involve:

• Thorough traffic analysis to confirm or modify the recommended layout as shown in the EA.
• Preliminary design to evaluate and modify the proposed layout as needed based on the results of the updated traffic analysis.
• ROW layout and plan development, including any necessary survey work, for reestablishing and documenting the existing highway right of way in a manner suitable for recording at the Registry of Deeds.
• Reevaluation of NEPA (completed in 2006) with respect to any modifications to the proposed action. The environmental evaluation will also need to identify all applicable environmental permitting requirements.
• Reinitiate a creative and robust public involvement process to reach consensus on a proposed action. Open house forum meeting(s) with town officials and stakeholders are expected to be part of this process. (The 10044B public hearing was held in 2004; this project will be covered by that Finding of Necessity)

This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. At the conclusion of Part “A”, 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 and Land Survey 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 relevant project experience with references noted, and their current workload with the Department. The method of compensation for this agreement will be cost plus fixed fee and the preliminary design is anticipated to take 12 months.

For additional information contact Victoria Chase, Highway Design, at 603-271-2171.

One (1) Statewide On-Call Agreement, anticipated to have a maximum value of $750,000 over a 3-year term, is needed to provide bridge inspection, design, and emergency response & repair services of complex bridges and ancillary structures on demand at various locations throughout the state.

Scope of work may include:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Bridge design consulting services as needed, as assigned

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, other related project experiences with references noted, and 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: Joseph Adams, Bridge Design, at 603.271.1618.

One (1) Statewide On-Call Agreement, anticipated at $400,000 over a three-year term, is needed to conduct transportation-related water quality analyses for Department projects/programs at various locations throughout the State.

Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Assessment of water quality for development of NEPA documents;
• Assessment of water quality for compliance with the new NPDES Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit;
• Development of water quality treatment plans for the MS4 Permit;
• Utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcMap, ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Online), as well as other related applications, in performance of this scope of work;
• Design of project-specific water quality treatment features;
• Development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for compliance with the NPDES Construction General Permit;
• Monitoring of Best Management Practices (BMP);
• Monitoring and analysis of Waters of the United States and discharges;
• Development of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP);
• Monitoring water quality in accordance with a QAPP;

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 this agreement will be negotiated as either a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee or a lump-sum method of compensation.

For additional information contact: Mark Hemmerlein, Water Quality Program Manager, Bureau of Environment at (603)271-1550.

Preliminary and final design of the I-93 corridor improvements beginning at the Massachusetts State line and ending near Exit 1 in Salem to incorporate the fourth lane of travel in each direction. This effort will utilize, as a starting point, existing design work and plans that have been advanced to approximately the pre-preliminary design phase for the mainline roadway design. There may be contract breakouts for staged advertisement. This effort will also require services to support project advertisements including, but not limited to:

• Project management
• Environmental efforts including:
  - identify all applicable environmental permitting requirements
  - calculate/document environmental impacts
  - apply for all applicable environmental permits
  - noise mitigation/soundwall evaluation and design
• Drainage design including river hydraulics, pollutant loading and construction stormwater assessments
• Construction traffic control & constructability evaluations
• CPM scheduling
• ITS accommodations
• In-depth cost estimating including financial planning for the entire I-93 corridor
• Public involvement/outreach including newsletters and a website for the entire I-93 corridor
• Construction review service

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 interstate and multi-contract projects, as well as their ability to provide sufficient unified labor resources necessary to complete the design work on an expedited schedule within budget. This effort will require Professional Engineering licensure in the State of NH. The contract is anticipated to be a cost-plus-fixed-fee with an anticipated duration of 36 months.

For additional information contact Wendy Johnson, Bureau of Highway Design, at (603) 271-2171.

Four (4) Statewide On-Call Agreements, at a maximum value of $750,000 each over a three-year term, are needed to provide engineering services for bridge design and related technical/professional consulting services on demand for various projects at various locations throughout the State.

Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Preliminary design, final design, and development of contract plans and documents for bridge maintenance and preservation, rehabilitation, replacement, construction for various types of bridge structures, and construction services
• Design of roadway approaches if/as needed to fully develop bridge projects and plans, including roadway drainage design
• Traffic control design
• Inspection and load rating of various bridge types, including gusset plates as appropriate, and completion of Bridge Rating Form 4 (as-built and as-inspected conditions)
• Environmental efforts to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, including natural and cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements
• Hydraulic calculations and analyses associated with bridges, waterways, and drainage structures
• Design of scour countermeasures and substructure protection
• Geotechnical evaluations and analysis
• Evaluation of existing structures
• Assist the Department in the public involvement process
• Other additional tasks as needed to support assigned projects/tasks

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:
Joseph Adams, Bridge Design Bureau, at 603.271.1618

These Federal Aid Projects include preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural review services for replacement or rehabilitation of the following bridges in the Town of Troy:

Br. No. 089/114 carries NH 12 over South Branch Ashuelot River. It was constructed in 1941 and is a single span concrete rigid frame that has a total length of 36.0 feet and carries two lanes of traffic with a total width of 32.3 feet.
Br. No. 096/091carries NH 12 over NHRR (ABD). It was constructed in 1957, and is a two-span IBC bridge with a total length of 71.0 feet. It carries two lanes of traffic and two 5-foot sidewalks and has a total width of 41.3 feet.

Both bridges are on the Department’s Red List of deficient structures and have a target advertising date of Summer 2021 and is anticipated to be advertised separately.

The scope of work for each bridge may include:

• Design alternatives for replacement or rehabilitation of the existing bridge
• Replace bridge rail and approach rail
• Perform Hydraulic Study, Scour, and Stream Crossing Assessment
• Roadway design associated with the bridge rehabilitation/replacement
• Traffic control design
• Perform Boundary Survey, if required
• Provide final bridge load rating, including NHDOT Bridge Rating Form 4
• Public Involvement support services
• Construction support services

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, including cultural resource investigations and permitting, to satisfy NEPA section 106 and state requirements.

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

This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. At the conclusion of Part “A”, 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 NH.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, other related project experiences with 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 Joseph Adams, Bridge Design, at 603-271-1618.

Three (3) Statewide On-Call Agreements, anticipated to have a maximum value of $750,000 each over a three-year term, are needed to provide on-call Turnpike system services, project development, maintenance task support and special task efforts for the Central and Eastern Turnpikes.

Typical assignments include all types of traffic and revenue studies, independent audits (financial and facility) for the welcome centers, assessment of Turnpike programs, bond issuance support and representation, vendor solicitation support, Open Road and All Electronic Tolling studies, toll plaza rehab and retrofit projects, MS4 permitting and program development support, preparation and/or assistance in draft legislation in regard to the toll system, toll system data and traffic analysis, development of RFQ/RFP for Special Projects (i.e. Rest Area Redevelopment), air/noise/soundwall studies, equity studies, Renewal & Replacement (R&R) program project development efforts, and other special toll system related assignments.

This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire. Past experience, knowledge and expertise with typical assignments noted above, ability to respond and complete assignments in a timely fashion and within budget are of the utmost importance.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services. 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 David Smith, Assistant Administrator-Bureau of Turnpikes, Bureau of Turnpikes at (603) 485-3806.

Four (4) 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 for highway design and related technical/professional consulting services for various projects, including design-build oversight assistance, located throughout the State.
Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Preliminary design, final design, and development of contract plans and documents for highway projects. Some examples include but are not limited to: construction of new or rehabilitation of existing roadways, intersection improvements, drainage systems, signalization, Park and Ride lots, right-of-way plan development
• Programmatic projects, example include pavement preservation, guard rail design and replacement, culvert rehabilitation/replacement, Highway safety improvement program support, road safety audits
• Review of development drive requests and traffic impact statements, and other improvements that provide enhanced facilities for alternative modes of transportation, are also envisioned
• Environmental efforts to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, including natural and cultural resource investigations and permitting requirements
• Traffic analysis, overhead sign structure design, bridge design services associated with the highway assignment.
• Hydraulic calculations and analyses associated with bridges, waterways, and drainage structures
• Technical writing assignments, including preparation of reports, procedures, manuals, etc.
• Geotechnical evaluations and analysis
• Assist the Department in the public involvement process
• Other additional tasks as needed to support assigned projects/tasks

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 Jim Marshall, Bureau of Highway Design, at (603) 271-2171.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation including, at a minimum, the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation Act. The environmental evaluation will also need to identify all applicable environmental permitting requirements.

The Consultant will also assist the Department in undertaking a robust public involvement process building upon the Tri-City Coalition Working Group vision for access management, bicycle route continuity, pedestrian functionally and transit enhancements. The public outreach process shall include close coordination with the Tri City Coalition and/or its designated stakeholders. The tenets of context sensitive solutions will be employed as appropriate to achieve a balance among the competing needs of motorized and non-motorized road users and other stakeholders, while minimizing impacts on project budget and upon the natural, cultural, and social environments.

This solicitation is for Part “A” (Preliminary Design) services. At the completion of Part “A,” the Department reserves the right to either negotiate scope and fee for Part “B” or solicit a new QBS contract. Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services. This work will require Professional Engineer licensure in the State of New Hampshire. The compensation format for this agreement will be cost-plus-fixed-fee.

For additional information contact Keith Cota, Bureau of Highway Design, at (603) 271-2171 and/or email keith.cota@dot.nh.gov.

One (1) Statewide On-Call Asset Management Services Agreement, anticipated to have a maximum value of $500,000 over a two-year term, is needed to provide technical, economic, planning, engineering, system, data governance, and technical writing skills with a focus on asset management. Typical assignments include, but are not limited to, providing services for:

• Evaluating methods/approaches for the collection and maintenance of asset data, including sample data collection;
• Modeling and forecasting of assets;
• Development of tools, methodologies, and processes for the prioritization of asset investment;
• Data governance for assets and related data;
• Application rationalization;
• Life-cycle cost analysis tools/methodologies for assets;
• Data quality management plans;
• Asset data warehouse;
• Cross asset analysis and allocation; and
• Risk evaluation and quantification;

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.

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

For additional information contact:
Nicholas Alexander, Asset Management, Performance & Strategy, at (603) 271-1620

This Federal Aid Project includes preliminary design, public involvement process, and associated environmental & cultural services for the rehabilitation or replacement of the existing bridge carrying NH Route 1A over Hampton Harbor in the Town of Hampton. Constructed in 1949, this thirteen span bridge has a total span of 1199 feet and a total width of 33.4 feet. The center span is a 65’ long bascule.
This bridge is on the Department’s Red List of deficient structures and has a target advertising date in fiscal year 2023 in the current 10 year plan.
The scope of work may include:

• Design a rehab or replacement of the existing bascule bridge. Replacement options should include a mid-level bascule or a high-level fixed structure
• Coordinate with US Coast Guard to determine minimum vertical clearance for a fixed structure
• Replace bridge rail and approach rail
• Roadway design associated with the bridge rehab or replacement
• Traffic control design
• Public Involvement support services

The structure is anticipated to accommodate a minimum of 2-lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction), with shoulders and a sidewalk.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate federal and state environmental documentation including cultural resource investigations and permitting, to satisfy NEPA, Section 106, and state requirements.

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

This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. At the conclusion of Part “A”, 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 NH.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, other related project experiences with 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 Dave Scott, Bridge Design, at 603-271-2731.

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 this agreement will be negotiated as either a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee or a lump-sum method of compensation.

AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
Harris Miller Miller & Hanson, Inc.
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

This project has a target advertising date in fiscal year 2021 in the current Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan. Target date for Notice to Proceed is May 2017.

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

Past experience with similar type of work, ability to meet an aggressive design schedule and firm’s qualifications are of utmost importance. Contract is anticipated to be cost plus fixed fee or lump sum format and have duration of 24 months.

For more information contact David Smith, Asst. Administrator-Bureau of Turnpikes at 603-485-3806.

This Federal Aid Project includes preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services for replacement or rehabilitation of the existing bridge carrying NH Route 25A over Brackett Brook in the Town of Orford. Constructed in 1929, this two-span continuous reinforced concrete slab bridge has a total span of 40 feet and a total width of 35.7 feet.
This bridge is on the Department’s Red List of deficient structures and has a target advertising date in fiscal year 2021 in the current Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan. Target date for Notice to Proceed is mid-April 2017.
The scope of work for Part A may include:

• Design of a replacement bridge or rehabilitation of the existing bridge
• Replacement of bridge rail and approach rail
• Performance of a Hydraulic Study
• Roadway design associated with the bridge rehabilitation/replacement
• Traffic control design
• Public Involvement support services

The future structure is anticipated to accommodate 2-lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction), with shoulders.

Environmental efforts are needed to prepare and complete all appropriate environmental documentation, including cultural resource investigations and permitting, to satisfy NEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and state requirements.

The Consultant will also be required to assist the Department in the public outreach / public involvement process and possible Public Hearing.

This project requires Part “A” (Preliminary Design) and Part “B” (Final Design) services. At the conclusion of Part “A”, 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 NH.

Consultants submitting a Letter of Interest will be assessed on their capability to perform the above-mentioned services, other related project experiences with 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.