Souhegan River Pedestrian Trail

Please allow us to note that only Contractor's who purchase the official bid plans and contract documents directly from Quantum Construction Consultants, LLC (QCC) will be allowed to enter a bid. The project includes construction of a new stone dust surfaced pedestrian trail from the existing Souhegan River Path (SRP) terminus on the northern bank of the Souhegan River, west of U.S. Route 3 to the Town of Merrimacks existing Watson Park within the Town Center on the eastern side of U.S. Route 3. Approximately 200 LF of the trail will be constructed as an elevated concrete boardwalk within the former impoundment area of the Merrimack Village Dam (MVD). Additional work includes replacement of a severely deteriorated cantilevered sidewalk along the northern approach to the Chamberlain Bridge, and concrete beam repairs. The Town will award the Contract to only one responsible Bidder, based on the lowest responsive sum of the bid prices. Contractors must have a current registration of good standing with the Office of the Secretary of State to do business in New Hampshire and must be on the NHDOTs list of prequalified contractors in the bridge classification. All bidders must provide their contact information to QCC to be registered to receive issued Addenda, if any. Quantum Construction Consultants, LLC is the Engineer of Record and Issuing Office for this Project. All communications shall be directed to this office. Bidders inquiries to meaning or intent of the Bidding Document shall be submitted in writing at least five (5) days before bid date. For general information about bidding and contracting procedures, please contact Anna Giraldi, P.E. at (603) 224-0859. For project specific information please submit in writing via email to agiraldi@quantum-cc.com. Bidders must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the Bid Schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications, including Addenda, if any. After Bids have been submitted, the Bidder shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of Work or the nature of the Work to be done. All Bids must be made on the required Bid Form. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the Bid Form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the Bid Form is required. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid amount. Performance and Payment Bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Bid Price, will be required upon award of Contract. The Town of Merrimack reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or any part thereof, to waive all formalities or informalities and to reject the Bid of any Bidder whom it finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible. Any Bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No Bidder may withdraw a Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof to permit public funding of the project. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Bidder.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Precast Structural Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Bridges, Steel Joist Framing, Steel Joist Girder Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Expansion Control.
Division 09 -	Finishes, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Traffic Signage.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Roadway Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Embankments, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Earthwork Methods, Slope Protection, Gabions, Riprap, Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements, Driven Piles.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Fences and Gates, Retaining Walls.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Bridges.