Section Env-Dw 1407.05 - Bidding Requirements for Construction Contracts Recipients of funds for a construction project shall comply with the following bidding requirements:
(a) The bid period shall be not less than 14 calendar days, unless the department has approved a shorter bid period due to an imminent threat to public health or safety;(b) The advertisement for bids or competitive quotes shall include the following information: (1) The project name and contract number;(2) The location of work;(3) A description of work to be performed;(4) The time and date at which the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud, and a statement that bids received after that time will not be accepted;(5) An address and cost information for obtaining plans and specifications; and(6) The addresses where plans and specifications can be examined;(c) For projects with estimated construction costs over $100,000, the advertisement shall also include: (1) A requirement for a bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid in the form of a certified check or a bid bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in New Hampshire and made payable to the recipient; and(2) A statement that a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required;(d) The recipient shall reserve the right to:(1) Reject any or all bids; and(2) Waive any informalities or minor defects on bids received; and(e) If any addenda to the bid are needed, the recipient shall:(1) Submit the proposed addenda to the department for review as much in advance of issuing it as possible;(2) Refrain from issuing the addenda without approval from the department; and(3) Issue the approved addenda 5 days or more prior to bid opening.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 1407.05
Derived from Volume XLI Number 6, Filed February 11, 2021, Proposed by #13164, Effective 1/26/2021, Expires 1/26/2031.