Fleet Vehicle Refueling Project

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Fleet Vehicle Refueling Facility Replacement Project in Amherst, New Hampshire. Here is a summary of the key points: **Project Overview** * The Town of Amherst is seeking bids for the replacement of its fleet vehicle refueling facility. * The project involves the construction of a new refueling facility, including earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, electrical installation, and other related work. **Bid Process** * Bids will be accepted until March 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM. * A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on February 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM. * Bids must be accompanied by a certified check, cash, or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid. * The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a separate payment bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price. **Bid Requirements** * Bidders must provide a base bid for the scope of work, excluding any unit prices. * Bidders must also provide a unit price for the disposal of soils regulated by the state of New Hampshire. * The unit price must include the cost of loading, transporting, and disposing of the soils, as well as any necessary laboratory testing and compaction. **Contract Terms** * The contract will be awarded on or about March 24, 2026. * The successful bidder must commence work within 7 consecutive calendar days after being given notice to proceed. * The work must be completed within 150 consecutive calendar days, unless extended by the contract documents. * Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for any delays beyond the contract completion date. **Other Requirements** * Bidders must acknowledge receipt of any addenda to the bid documents. * The bidder must execute a contract in accordance with the terms of the bid within 7 consecutive calendar days after presentation by the awarding authority. * The bidder must furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in the sum of 100% of the contract price, within 7 consecutive calendar days after presentation by the awarding authority.