Multi-road Construction - FY27
All Bids shall be received in a sealed envelope clearly identified with the Bidder’s name and marked on the outside “Town of Amherst Bid # DPW02-26, Multi-Road Construction - FY27”; and be received at the Department of Public Works, 22 Dodge Rd., Amherst, New Hampshire on or before 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Shortly thereafter, Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any Bid received shall be irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) calendar days. Following a review of the Bids by the Public Works Department, a recommendation will be made to the Board of Selectmen as to the award of contract on or about March 23, 2026.
The work may include resurfacing, reconstruction, and excavation work as required by the Town of Amherst. The work may include the following road and parking lot segments: Jones Rd., Narragansett Rd., Flanders Rd., Mont Vernon Rd., Old Coach Ln., Steeple Ln., Windsor Dr., Wilkins Rd., Boston Post Rd., Merrimack Rd., Baboosic Lake Town Beach parking lot, as well as other roads as directed by the Town. The Town reserves the right to remove or replace roads in the program as needs arise, or to cease work on the project in the event that all dedicated monies have been expended. Approximately $1.625M of work will need to be accomplished in FY2027. All work shall be done in accordance with the contract documents and specifications prepared by the Town of Amherst, New Hampshire.
Prospective Bidders are advised that a mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday, February 23, 2026, in the 2nd floor meeting room of Town Hall, situated at 2 Main Street, Amherst, New Hampshire.
The Town of Amherst recognizes the Scope of Work to be performed under this Contract is extensive. As part of the bidding selection process, the town may require (from the top three selections) a summary of work obligations and equipment resources to ensure substantial completion and completion of work dates can realistically be met.
- Construction funding is available, and a start date is assumed to be available on or about July 1, 2026.
- The Town desires work to be completed by early-October 2026. However, substantial completion of all work started in calendar year 2026, shall be achieved not later than October 31, 2026; and substantial completion of all work started in calendar year 2027, shall be achieved not later than June 15, 2027.
- Final Completion of all Contract Work shall be achieved not later than June 26, 2027.
Failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with any of these critical dates shall result in the assessment of Liquidated Damages in the amount of $ 500.00 for each calendar day of delay.
As specified in the Contract Documents and Technical Specifications for this project:
- Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the Total Base Bid Price.
- The successful Bidder shall: deliver executed Performance & Payment Bonds; deliver required insurance certificates; and execute the Contract Agreement within ten days of receipt of Notice of Award.
- A complete set of the Contract Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither the Town of Amherst nor its supporting engineers assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretation from the use of the Contract Documents.
The Town of Amherst and its supporting engineers, in making copies of the Contract Documents available on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work. Contract Documents may be examined at the following location(s) on or after February 5, 2026:
Town of Amherst Website
https://www.amherstnh.gov/public-works/news/bid-opportunities
Construction Summary of NH Associated General Contractors of NH
http://www.constructionsummary.com/ https://agcnh.org/
NH Municipal Association