CM Services - UNH Rudman Hall Environmental Chamber Upgrades

The University System of New Hampshire is soliciting construction management services for the UNH Rudman Hall Environmental Chamber Upgrades project under solicitation number USNH-212026900. The scope of work involves the phased replacement of environmental chambers, relocation of condensing units, and the installation of new systems, including the use of A2L refrigerant with leak detection. The project will be delivered via a Construction Manager at Risk model, divided into pre-construction and bidding/construction phases. The selected firm will be responsible for providing a Critical Path Method construction schedule, managing site security, and coordinating with the design professional and the preferred equipment vendor, Percival Scientific. The procurement process follows a quality-based selection trade-off model, prioritizing technical merit, project understanding, and methodology over cost. Key deadlines include statements of qualifications due January 7, 2026, and formal proposals due February 18, 2026, with a final award announcement scheduled for March 6, 2026. All submissions must be made electronically via the UShopNH portal in PDF format. Award criteria emphasize the respondent's depth of knowledge regarding project challenges, proposed strategies for schedule adherence, and the qualifications of key personnel. Contractual requirements include the provision of performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the Guaranteed Maximum Price, with sureties approved by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including commercial general liability, pollution legal liability, and professional liability. Special site conditions require strict adherence to campus safety and conduct policies, the implementation of a double padlock security system, and the requirement of a dedicated fire watch person during all hot work operations. Compliance with federal non-discrimination and affirmative action regulations is required due to the project's federally funded status.