Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade - Contract No. 1

This contract concerns a comprehensive upgrade of the Town of Exeter’s municipal wastewater treatment facility (WWTF). The project includes replacement of process equipment, installation of new fine‑bubble aeration and de‑watering systems, extensive concrete work (including precast post‑tensioned tanks), upgraded instrumentation and control, standby power generation, and associated civil‑site improvements such as earthwork, paving, and de‑commissioning of the existing sludge storage lagoon. Funding is sourced from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services State Revolving Fund and State Aid Grant programs. The solicitation followed standard sealed‑bid procedures, with a pre‑bid conference (Jan 18 2017) and bid submission deadline (Feb 27 2017). After evaluation, the contract was awarded to Apex Construction. • Scope covers mechanical, electrical, civil, and control‑system upgrades for a medium‑size municipal WWTF. • Funding via NHDES CWSRF and State Aid; bid amounts ranged approximately $34–$35 million. • Project involves strict environmental permitting (EPA CGP, NHDES Appendix F) and compliance with Davis‑Bacon, AIS, DBE, and other statutory requirements.