Prequalification of General Contractors for Wastewater Treatment Factility Upgrade Contract 1

This procurement concerns the comprehensive upgrade of the Exeter Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF). The Town of Exeter is seeking a qualified general contractor to execute a $37 million, 24‑ to 30‑month construction effort that includes de‑commissioning an existing sludge lagoon, constructing new headworks, biological nutrient removal tanks, secondary clarifiers, pumping and dewatering buildings, new sludge storage tanks, and a maintenance garage, as well as renovating existing control and disinfection structures. The project is driven by an Administrative Order on Consent and partially funded by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services State Revolving Loan Fund. The pre‑qualification process closed on Dec 6 2016, with Apex Construction named as the awarded pre‑qualified contractor. The contract will likely proceed to a competitive bid phase, with bids expected to open on Feb 20 2017, contract signing on Mar 24 2017, and notice to proceed on Mar 31 2017. • $37 M estimated construction cost for a full‑scale wastewater‑treatment plant upgrade. • Scope includes new building construction, tank and clarifier installation, civil site upgrades, and equipment de‑commissioning. • Funding includes state revolving loan assistance; compliance with federal and state environmental orders is required.