NHARNG Center Strafford – Water Disinfection System

Solicitation RFB-DMAVS-2027-04 is a request for bids from the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services for the installation of a water disinfection system and sediment filter at the NH Army National Guard Training Site in Center Strafford, New Hampshire. The project requires a system capable of an average flow of 25 gpm and a maximum design flow of 50 gpm, utilizing a 1.22% Sodium Hypochlorite solution to maintain a target chlorine residual of 0.3 mg/L. The scope of work encompasses the provision of all instrumentation, control equipment, auxiliary devices, piping, and electrical components, with final acceptance contingent upon a successful process performance test and seven consecutive days of problem-free operation. The contract is governed by the State of New Hampshire P-37 agreement and requires vendors to be registered to conduct business within the state. Key requirements include the provision of performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price, compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage regulations for work exceeding 2,000 dollars, and adherence to Buy America preferences for iron, steel, and construction materials. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 2,000,000 dollars aggregate, as well as workers compensation insurance. Bids are due by November 4, 2026, and must include a specific 15,000 dollar allowance for unforeseen conditions and owner-initiated changes.