Description
The Town of Hooksett is soliciting a qualified general‑contractor to design‑build and construct a new municipal recycling and transfer station “Scale House,” including demolition, a new concrete retaining wall, a steel‑framed building, interior finishes, mechanical/electrical systems, and a 52,000‑sq‑ft paving overlay. The contract follows AIA MasterSpec provisions, requires a 10 % bid bond, performance bond, and a 10 % retainage, and includes a $57,500 allowance for temporary office facilities. The project schedule calls for mobilization by July 1 2027, substantial completion by March 26 2028, and final close‑out by June 30 2028.
• Scope covers full demolition, concrete work, structural steel, metal building system, doors/windows, interior finishes, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, and site work including paving.
• Contractor must provide coordination drawings, adhere to strict submittal, RFI, and change‑order timelines, and supply warranties for numerous components (doors, fire equipment, metal roofing, etc.).
• Bid submission deadline is 10:00 AM on November 6 2026; bid bond of 10 % of total bid required; performance bond equal to contract amount required at award.
• Project budget not disclosed; a separate paving alternate budget is $1.53 M, indicating a mid‑size municipal construction contract.