Design/Build Services for UNH Gables North & South ‐ Boiler Replacement

The University System of New Hampshire is soliciting design/build services for the boiler replacement project at UNH Gables North and South in Durham, New Hampshire. Under solicitation USNH-212026914, the selected contractor will be responsible for the complete removal of existing boilers and the installation of new Lochinvar FTX850 condensing boilers, along with associated pumps, valves, controls, and necessary modifications to combustion air, exhaust venting, and natural gas piping. The project follows a design-build delivery method using a Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price model, with a target construction completion date of August 14, 2026. The procurement process involves a multi-step timeline beginning with statements of qualifications due March 9, 2026, followed by an informational meeting on March 16 and formal proposals due March 27, 2026. Evaluation is based on a trade-off method considering cost, technical approach, project schedule, and design-construction integration. Awarded contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract sum if the project exceeds 100,000 dollars and adhere to strict insurance requirements, including commercial general liability and workers compensation. Performance is subject to International Building Code standards and requires a one-year warranty on all work.