The NHDES Coastal Program is the recipient of a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation National Coastal Resilience Fund FY2025 grant entitled “Coastal Watershed Resilience Plan” (CWRP). The CWRP seeks to mitigate coastal and freshwater flood risk t...

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is soliciting proposals for the New Hampshire Coastal Watershed Flood Hazard Assessment and Resilience Plan Project. Funded by a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant, this initiative aims to mitigate coastal and freshwater flood risks to critical infrastructure, transportation, natural resources, and community assets within the state's coastal watershed. The project is divided into two primary phases: a Flood Hazards Assessment to identify Resilience Opportunity Areas based on asset inventories and flood exposure data, and the subsequent development of a Phase II Engagement Plan and specific action plans. The selected consultant will join a Core Project Team including the NHDES Coastal Program, DNCR, PDA, and various regional planning commissions. The contract is expected to begin in January 2027 and must be completed by June 30, 2029. The total estimated value is 393,500 dollars, consisting of a 377,000 dollar cap for project labor and expenses and 16,500 dollars in GBS engagement funds. Award selection is based on a weighted evaluation of the proposed scope of work, relevant experience, previous related work, and the realism of the project schedule and budget, rather than the lowest cost. All deliverables must adhere to ADA Title II and Section 508 accessibility standards, and the contract is governed by the Standard Terms and Conditions of the State of New Hampshire and OMB Uniform Guidance. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format by August 31, 2026.